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Power Outage.. now computer won't turn on
Okay, so.
I know everyone has heard this scenario, and I have done a good amount of time on google searching for an answer, and have yet to come across something that helped.
What happened:
Overnight on Tuesday we had a pretty wicked thunderstorm which knocked our power out when I was sleeping (clocks reset, etc gave it away). When I woke up, my computer was off. No problem, I thought, that is normal. I go over to boot it up.. nothing. No LED lights, no fan spin, no beeps, no NOTHING.
What I've done:
I have unplugged and switched off my computer and left it all day, came back after work, plugged it in, still nothing. I have tried a different outlet, still nothing. I have flashed the bios for fun, still nothing. I've checked and rechecked all of the cables (which shouldn't be necessary, the computer didn't move), and they all are correct and in place (I've reseated them too).
Now, I know what you are all going to say : "Do you have a surge protector?" Yes. Yes I do. I think it just failed or something.
Also, I know you will tell me that my power supply is most likely fried, and in all honesty, you are probably right. I don't own a tester, so I will probably have to run to Best Buy or something with just my power supply to have the Geek Squad test it for me.
What am I looking for? Any. Other. Possible. Solution.
As I said, I am going to test my power supply when I get time, and no, I do not have a spare one lying around/other PC to test it with.
Thanks for any/all input :)