{"id":25493,"date":"2024-02-08T13:33:46","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T12:33:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=25493"},"modified":"2024-02-08T13:33:53","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T12:33:53","slug":"pc-wont-turn-on-power-button","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/pc-wont-turn-on-power-button\/","title":{"rendered":"PC Won't Turn On When Pressing Power Button: How To Fix"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>So, your PC won\u2019t turn on when pressing power button. What are the potential causes of this situation, and what do you do about them?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Below, I\u2019ll be tackling all you need to know about fixing a PC that won\u2019t turn on when you press the power button, and pointing you to some follow-up resources that might help if you <em>can<\/em> get your PC turned on but other issues are afoot.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get into it!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6681cc79cc73d\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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On When Pressing Power Button: Potential Causes<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/pc-wont-turn-on-power-button\/#Your_Power_Supply_Is_Switched_Off\" title=\"Your Power Supply Is Switched Off\">Your Power Supply Is Switched Off<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/pc-wont-turn-on-power-button\/#Your_Motherboard_or_CPU_Power_Cables_Arent_Connected\" title=\"Your Motherboard or CPU Power Cables Aren\u2019t Connected\">Your Motherboard or CPU Power Cables Aren\u2019t Connected<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/pc-wont-turn-on-power-button\/#Your_Front_Panel_Headers_Arent_Connected\" title=\"Your Front Panel Headers Aren\u2019t Connected\">Your Front Panel Headers Aren\u2019t Connected<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/pc-wont-turn-on-power-button\/#Your_Power_Supply_Battery_or_Motherboard_is_Dead\" title=\"Your Power Supply, Battery, or Motherboard is Dead\">Your Power Supply, Battery, or Motherboard is Dead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/pc-wont-turn-on-power-button\/#PC_Wont_Turn_On_When_Pressing_Power_Button_How_To_Fix_What_To_Try\" title=\"PC Won\u2019t Turn On When Pressing Power Button: How To Fix [What To Try]\">PC Won\u2019t Turn On When Pressing Power Button: How To Fix [What To Try]<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/pc-wont-turn-on-power-button\/#Switch_PSU_On_If_You_Havent_Already\" title=\"Switch PSU On, If You Haven\u2019t Already\">Switch PSU On, If You Haven\u2019t Already<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/pc-wont-turn-on-power-button\/#Confirm_All_Cables_Are_Properly_Connected\" title=\"Confirm All Cables Are Properly Connected\">Confirm All Cables Are Properly Connected<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/pc-wont-turn-on-power-button\/#Make_Sure_Your_Front_Panel_Headers_Are_Installed\" title=\"Make Sure Your Front Panel Headers Are Installed\">Make Sure Your Front Panel Headers Are Installed<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/pc-wont-turn-on-power-button\/#Replace_Your_Power_Supply_or_Battery\" title=\"Replace Your Power Supply (or Battery)\">Replace Your Power Supply (or Battery)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/pc-wont-turn-on-power-button\/#Replace_Your_Motherboard_or%E2%80%A6\" title=\"Replace Your Motherboard, or...\">Replace Your Motherboard, or...<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/pc-wont-turn-on-power-button\/#Replace_The_PC\" title=\"Replace The PC\">Replace The PC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/pc-wont-turn-on-power-button\/#What_To_Do_If_Your_PC_Turns_On_But_Doesnt_Finish_Booting\" title=\"What To Do If Your PC Turns On But Doesn\u2019t Finish Booting\">What To Do If Your PC Turns On But Doesn\u2019t Finish Booting<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/pc-wont-turn-on-power-button\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PC_Wont_Turn_On_When_Pressing_Power_Button_Potential_Causes\"><\/span>PC Won\u2019t Turn On When Pressing Power Button: Potential Causes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25499\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/01\/PC-Wont-Turn-On-When-Pressing-Power-Button-Potential-Causes.jpg\" alt=\"PC Won\u2019t Turn On When Pressing Power Button Potential Causes\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/01\/PC-Wont-Turn-On-When-Pressing-Power-Button-Potential-Causes.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/01\/PC-Wont-Turn-On-When-Pressing-Power-Button-Potential-Causes-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/01\/PC-Wont-Turn-On-When-Pressing-Power-Button-Potential-Causes-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/01\/PC-Wont-Turn-On-When-Pressing-Power-Button-Potential-Causes-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/01\/PC-Wont-Turn-On-When-Pressing-Power-Button-Potential-Causes-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25499 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"PC Won\u2019t Turn On When Pressing Power Button Potential Causes\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/01\/PC-Wont-Turn-On-When-Pressing-Power-Button-Potential-Causes.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/01\/PC-Wont-Turn-On-When-Pressing-Power-Button-Potential-Causes-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/01\/PC-Wont-Turn-On-When-Pressing-Power-Button-Potential-Causes-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/01\/PC-Wont-Turn-On-When-Pressing-Power-Button-Potential-Causes-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/01\/PC-Wont-Turn-On-When-Pressing-Power-Button-Potential-Causes-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/01\/PC-Wont-Turn-On-When-Pressing-Power-Button-Potential-Causes.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>First, let\u2019s talk about the potential causes of this issue, from most to least likely.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Power_Supply_Is_Switched_Off\"><\/span>Your Power Supply Is Switched Off<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hey, it happens more often than you\u2019d think, especially if you\u2019ve been traveling or you ever open up your PC for cleaning!<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes a person leaves their Power Supply switched off when pressing the power button, and has a moment of horrible stomach-sinking before they\u2019ve realized what\u2019s happened.<\/p>\n<p>If this describes you, you\u2019re in luck! Once you switch your PSU back on, you should be just fine.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Motherboard_or_CPU_Power_Cables_Arent_Connected\"><\/span>Your Motherboard or CPU Power Cables Aren\u2019t Connected<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PBCwZ9-GLtA?si=Qa8hfb4X7X9gdth9\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PBCwZ9-GLtA?si=Qa8hfb4X7X9gdth9\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>This one is also surprisingly likely, especially if you\u2019ve been traveling and your PC has been exposed to more rattle and shock<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking from experience, I\u2019ve had motherboard power cables come loose from my PC after transporting it in the back of a friend\u2019s car, requiring me to reconnect them before powering the machine back on for a weekend of basement gaming.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Front_Panel_Headers_Arent_Connected\"><\/span>Your Front Panel Headers Aren\u2019t Connected<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_7602\" style=\"width: 1355px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7602\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7602\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/12\/frontioPowerLED.jpg\" alt=\"Case Front I\/O Power LED Switch\" width=\"1355\" height=\"902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/12\/frontioPowerLED.jpg 1355w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/12\/frontioPowerLED-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/12\/frontioPowerLED-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/12\/frontioPowerLED-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1355px) 100vw, 1355px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7602\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7602 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201355%20902%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Case Front I\/O Power LED Switch\" width=\"1355\" height=\"902\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201355%20902%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1355w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1355px) 100vw, 1355px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/12\/frontioPowerLED.jpg 1355w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/12\/frontioPowerLED-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/12\/frontioPowerLED-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/12\/frontioPowerLED-768x511.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/12\/frontioPowerLED.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-7602\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Case Front I\/O Power LED &amp; Switch Connectors<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Another potential issue is that your front panel I\/O headers aren\u2019t properly connected to your motherboard.<\/strong> If your PC has previously powered on without issue, this is <em>unlikely<\/em> to be the problem (these are usually very tight once mounted), but it is very much a possibility<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Power_Supply_Battery_or_Motherboard_is_Dead\"><\/span>Your Power Supply, Battery, or Motherboard is Dead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Finally, I have to acknowledge the possibility that you likely want to consider least: your PC or a key part of it is dead. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this case, it is most likely that your power supply (or battery, if you\u2019re using a laptop) has passed. If you\u2019re particularly unfortunate, though, your <em>motherboard<\/em> may be damaged or dead.<\/p>\n<p>If your PSU fan still spins whenever you try to power on your PC and you\u2019ve confirmed your connections are in working order, this is unlikely to be the case. But if nothing you do gets activity from your PSU, it becomes <em>quite<\/em> likely.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PC_Wont_Turn_On_When_Pressing_Power_Button_How_To_Fix_What_To_Try\"><\/span>PC Won\u2019t Turn On When Pressing Power Button: How To Fix [What To Try]<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Switch_PSU_On_If_You_Havent_Already\"><\/span>Switch PSU On, If You Haven\u2019t Already<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>First, just try to switch your Power Supply on if you haven\u2019t already.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re particularly acute and this article made you realize your PSU wasn\u2019t on, you may have already turned it back on before reading this section. In any case, try that and see if it helps!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Confirm_All_Cables_Are_Properly_Connected\"><\/span>Confirm All Cables Are Properly Connected<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7648\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/12\/PSU-Cable-Management.jpg\" alt=\"PSU Cable Connectors\" width=\"1850\" height=\"2500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/12\/PSU-Cable-Management.jpg 1850w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/12\/PSU-Cable-Management-222x300.jpg 222w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/12\/PSU-Cable-Management-758x1024.jpg 758w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/12\/PSU-Cable-Management-768x1038.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/12\/PSU-Cable-Management-1137x1536.jpg 1137w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/12\/PSU-Cable-Management-1516x2048.jpg 1516w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1850px) 100vw, 1850px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7648 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201850%202500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"PSU Cable Connectors\" width=\"1850\" height=\"2500\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201850%202500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1850px) 100vw, 1850px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/12\/PSU-Cable-Management.jpg 1850w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/12\/PSU-Cable-Management-222x300.jpg 222w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/12\/PSU-Cable-Management-758x1024.jpg 758w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/12\/PSU-Cable-Management-768x1038.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/12\/PSU-Cable-Management-1137x1536.jpg 1137w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/12\/PSU-Cable-Management-1516x2048.jpg 1516w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/12\/PSU-Cable-Management.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>If simply switching your PSU on doesn\u2019t help, there may be more underlying issues at work that need to be evaluated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First, check all the usual suspects. You have a variety of cables running from your PSU to vital components that could come loose in any number of ways<\/strong>, so confirm they\u2019re all snugly connected and undamaged before proceeding further into the guide.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Sure_Your_Front_Panel_Headers_Are_Installed\"><\/span>Make Sure Your Front Panel Headers Are Installed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12780\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/jfp1-connector.jpg\" alt=\"JFP1 Connector\" width=\"362\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/jfp1-connector.jpg 362w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/jfp1-connector-300x258.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12780 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20362%20311%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"JFP1 Connector\" width=\"362\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20362%20311%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 362w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/jfp1-connector.jpg 362w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/jfp1-connector-300x258.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/jfp1-connector.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>As mentioned above, front panel headers can be a bit of a pain!<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12781\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/front-panel-connectors.jpg\" alt=\"Front Panel Connectors\" width=\"580\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/front-panel-connectors.jpg 580w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/front-panel-connectors-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12781 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20580%20379%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Front Panel Connectors\" width=\"580\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20580%20379%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/front-panel-connectors.jpg 580w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/front-panel-connectors-300x196.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/front-panel-connectors.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Even when they come in conveniently labeled forms like the ones pictured above, figuring out how exactly to install front panel headers (especially in a small chassis) can be a bit of a pain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fortunately, all you need to do is consult your motherboard manual to confirm which wires go onto which pins. The header will usually be located near the bottom of your motherboard<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Replace_Your_Power_Supply_or_Battery\"><\/span>Replace Your Power Supply (or Battery)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve tried everything else, it\u2019s most likely time to try replacing your PSU or your battery.<\/p>\n<p>For laptops, just find an appropriate replacement battery for your specific laptop model number.<\/p>\n<p>For desktops, make sure you know the size of your existing PSU before following our <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/power-supply-guide\/\">PSU Buying Guide<\/a> to find the ideal replacement power supply for your system.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Replace_Your_Motherboard_or%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Replace Your Motherboard, or...<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve tested your PSU and confirmed that it isn\u2019t the problem and followed all other steps in this guide, you may just be dealing with a regular old dead motherboard.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the age and cost of the rest of your PC and its components, it may be time for you to consider buying a new motherboard compatible with your existing hardware, <em>or<\/em>...<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Replace_The_PC\"><\/span>Replace The PC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>It <em>may<\/em> be time to replace the entire PC. Whatever has died may not be fixable, especially if we\u2019re talking about your motherboard.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, it really is a more economically sound decision to just replace a PC that\u2019s aged out of its lifespan than to keep it going by replacing whatever parts fail, but that is a decision that will need to be left in your hands.<\/p>\n<p>If your PC still turns on in some form, though...don\u2019t rush to this step, since it may be salvageable.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Do_If_Your_PC_Turns_On_But_Doesnt_Finish_Booting\"><\/span>What To Do If Your PC Turns On But Doesn\u2019t Finish Booting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>If following (or prior to) this guide, you end up with a PC that <em>turns on<\/em> but doesn\u2019t finish booting...we may still be able to help you,<\/strong> particularly if you happen to hear your PC make any beeping noises or flash any LED error codes you\u2019ve never seen before. Below, I\u2019ll provide a list of related resources that might help:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/why-does-pc-beep\/\"><strong>PC Beep Codes Guide,<\/strong><\/a> with List<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/msi-ez-debug-leds-troubleshooting\/\">MSI<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/asus-motherboard-error-codes\/\">ASUS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/asrock-dr-debug-led-error-codes\/\">ASRock<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/gigabyte-motherboard-led-error-codes\/\">Gigabyte<\/a> Motherboard LED Error Code Articles<\/li>\n<li><strong>A breakdown on <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/what-is-pc-post-posting\/\"><strong>POST (Power-On Self Test)<\/strong><\/a><strong> and how to fix POST Errors<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For all other questions...stick around!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anyway, that\u2019s all for this article!<\/p>\n<p>It always sucks when PC won\u2019t turn on when pressing power button, so I hope this article helped you fix that issue for your own PC and didn\u2019t inadvertently reveal the need to replace failing hardware. Hopefully, this is a simple issue you can fix without a sweat, though!<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you have any other questions about a PC not powering on or just need more PC help in general, feel free to ask in the comments section below!<\/strong> Myself or another member of the CGD Team will be happy to help you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can also try our <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">Forum<\/a>, if you\u2019re inclined toward longer-form discussions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Until then or until next time, happy computing and good luck with your troubleshooting!<\/strong> I hope we\u2019ve helped.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, your PC won\u2019t turn on when pressing power button. What are the potential causes of this situation, and what do you do about them? Below, I\u2019ll be tackling all you need to know about fixing a PC that won\u2019t turn on when you press the power button, and pointing you to some follow-up resources...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2339,"featured_media":25500,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[74,303],"tags":[341,122],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25493"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2339"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25493"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25493\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25507,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25493\/revisions\/25507"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25500"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25493"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25493"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25493"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}