So i have a ASUS P5VDC-X mobo which worked great. Then i decided to clean the parts, removing dust and such so i removed all the parts and when i put them back the computer wont start. When i try to turn it on it gets power (the CPU and PSU fans start spinning) but then instantly turns off (fans stop spinning).<br /><br />I tried plugging in the PSU in another computer and it works fine, as does the CPU so those are fine. The RAMs are ok aswell so i came to the conclusion that the mobo is at fault. I can not figure out what it is. The only clue i have is that fter i had cleaned it and put back all th parts i had a Jumper left over but after hours of trying different stuff it doesnt work so i figured it was nothing important.<br /><br />Does anyone have an idea of what may be wrong or is the mobo damaged because of static electricity? (Note that i didnt use any protection against the latter because i havent had to before).<br /><br />Thanks in advance.<br /><br />EDIT: I read some other guys thread (the &quot;no power&quot; thread) and i basically have the same problem but i dont have a case, actually i havent used a case for maybe one year with this computer and it still has worked fine until now.<br /><br />How do check if the mobo is fried?<br />

Please find your mb&#039;s manual and read instructions about Clean CMOS jumper position (or download the manual from vendor&#039;s web site). If CMOS cleaning via jumper doesn&#039;t help (make sure to return the jumper to right position!!), try removing the battery for about 10-15 secs and re-check if you did connect ATX power (20 and 4 pin) to the board itself.