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OK back to square one, I replaced the power supply and did the CMOS reset. Still when I turn it on the fans power up but nothing else works. when I plug in the keyboard the power light flashes but does not stay on.

Well my new power supply finally showed up - after I plugged it all in the light on the PS blinks and the computer does not even power up now. did I get a bad PS? Why is this light blinking while the old one even stayed solid?

Maybe I just need more cowbell?

Your right no light on the motherboard - is it the power supply?

No beeping - I also opened the side up and cannot see anything that is burnt or any capacitors that are blown. Nothing at all looks out of place.

Which forum to post in? Dumb question but I am new here and I have a general troubleshooting question - my computer does not start up - which forum is best for posting this question in? Thanks

I have a Compaq Presario that all of sudden will not start up. When I turn the power on it acts like it will start, the keyboard/mouse lights flash and go out, then the computer just keeps running but does not kick in. The only thing I could think of was overheating but it was running fine when...