My computer turned completely off in the middle of playing a game, and I can't get it to turn back on.

Question

Can anyone tell me what happened and how to fix it?

Answer 1

Try replacing the fuse & the power supply.

Answer 2

Power supply burned out maybe.  If you smell something burning, then it's the power supply.

Answer 3

1. Did you heard or smelled anything strange when this happened?

If so than maybe your PSU is broken or your CPU or GPU got burned. Anyways I think the best way is to solve this problem is to bring the PC to a repair service near you.

2. If you didn't heard or smelled anything strange:

Can you start your computer up? I mean does it even turns on or just stays off when you press the power button?

If it turns on than check the extension cards like LAN or VGA card. Push them a little bit so they go securely in place. After this try too boot again. If the computer still no starts up try to remove the CMOS battery and unplug your computer form the power outlet.

Press the power button a few times and then wait a few seconds. After this put back the CMOS battery and plug your computer back in the outlet.

It should start up. if it doesn't then I think you should bring it to a repair shop.

If it doesn't even turns on then you should definitely bring it to a repair shop. :)

Answer 4

It's Toast.

Even if the Power Supply went out, it could have possibly taken out the motherboard with it -- this happen to me.

Go by a cheap one, safe the parts from the old one , and hope they work.

Good Luck!

M

Answer 5

It could be overheating or needs cleaning.

Try this, open the case and put a window fan blowing into the case to see if it works, if it does then you need more fans.

Answer 6

Sounds like it could be your power supply is blown. Do you see any LED lights on your motherboard? Even when off, there is probably a green light that should be on your motherboard. If not, sounds like you need a new power supply. Cost about $50 or so.