What could be the cause of this... When I press the power button on the front...

What could be the cause of this? When I press the power button on the front nothing happens for about two minutes, no noise, no lights, nothing.

EDIT: This is from a powered off state.

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asked Jun 06 '10 at 08:09

josephtaylor1995
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2 Answers:

1	It's likely the power supply dying. If it's worth your while- try another. Maybe a local shop will let you buy one to test & bring back if that isn't it (or test yours if you bring it in to them)...Pretty straightforward to replace. HTH answered Apr 26 '11 at 06:51 geekomatic 1.8k●11●13●36

is this from a powered on or off state?

If the computer was on:

Check that the computer is not frozen. Pressing the button usually just sends the OS a shutdown signal.
Press and hold the button for 4 seconds. It should turn off (i.e. cut power; not elegant)

If the computer was off:

If it won't void the warranty, open the case and check the power switch header to ensure it has not become disconnected from the motherboard.

answered Jun 06 '10 at 08:11

tsilb
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Ok, it is from a powered off state, it is an old computer and I have checked the button and that it is connected properly.

(Jun 06 '10 at 08:18) josephtaylor1995

Check that:

(Jun 06 '10 at 08:22) tsilb

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