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[–]cyanghost109- 2 points3 points ago

First, unplug your PC from the wall. Then, unplug the 24 pin connector from the motherboard and find a paper clip. Unbend that paper clip and stick it in the green and black wire as shown here: Plug your PC back in the wall and see if the hard drive spins up. If it does, we ruled out that it's most likely not a problem with the PSU but rather the mobo.

Let me know the results.

[–]ezramooretrusted 1 point2 points ago

If you think you have ANY sort of warranty with the company you bought it from don't do this. Take it to them.

[–]grapesodabandit 0 points1 point ago

All this does is test to see if the power supply still works. It doesn't change anything about the PC.

[–]ezramooretrusted 2 points3 points ago

I know what it does. If done incorrectly it poses great potential for damage to the machine if not danger to the user.

If he or she has a warranty, they will completely void it by doing this, incorrectly or not.

Ultimately, it is easier for them to return to the shop that sold the computer to them.