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kt-hazy

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Posted March 6, 2012 at 1:13PM

I have a Medion desktop that I bought from Aldi 3 years ago. The power on button has stopped working now and did see a thread on here that someone else has had the same problem. I do not know what the outcome of that was. If anyone can give me some advice it would be much appreciated.

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Katie

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blodgett

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Posted March 6, 2012 at 2:33PM

I think the problem might be the switch which momentarily "shorts" pin 16 of the 24pin Motherboard connector to ground in order to start up the power supply . See the web page:- http://pinouts.ru/Power/atxv2pinout.shtml. If you feel able, carefully try shorting the leads to the switch momentarily (Mains supply plugged in).

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bjh

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Posted March 6, 2012 at 2:48PM

If you bought it less than three years ago, it should still be under warranty. Rumour has it that Aldi/Medion are actually quite efficient at warranty repairs...

But the above is sound advice if not. Do take care though.

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buteman

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Posted March 6, 2012 at 4:44PM

I think it is a common fault with some of them.If over the 3 years you are out of warranty.If still in warranty get them to send you a new front panel and fit it yourself.Saves you from sending it to Germany.

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