Why does my Motherboard not start when I jump the power jumper?
It does not work, as expected, since the power switch wasn’t turning on the computer. So it looks like the mobo is getting power (LED is on), but it won’t start up when I jump the “power” jumper. Anyone have any ideas as to what may have happened? I don’t have many other ideas.
What happens if you connect the jumper cable backwards?
Car owners may accidentally connect the jumper cables in reverse order or install the battery backward, which causes the vehicle to no longer start. The purpose of this troubleshooting guide is to help answer the following questions: Hooked battery up backward now car won’t start.
Why does my car not start with jumper cables?
If they are damaged or corroded badly, they can prevent proper amperage draw for the starter. Since you said it starts with jumper cables, it is most likely a bad battery. As CharlieRB pointed out, just because the lights come on doesn’t mean the battery is ok.
What happens to the battery when you jump start a car?
What is happening is a charge is actually flowing back into the jump starter battery and giving it more power than it was meant to handle at one time. Thereby causing damage to the battery. Secondly, the process of jump starting a car can cause wear and tear on the battery of a jump starter.
It does not work, as expected, since the power switch wasn’t turning on the computer. So it looks like the mobo is getting power (LED is on), but it won’t start up when I jump the “power” jumper. Anyone have any ideas as to what may have happened? I don’t have many other ideas.
Car owners may accidentally connect the jumper cables in reverse order or install the battery backward, which causes the vehicle to no longer start. The purpose of this troubleshooting guide is to help answer the following questions: Hooked battery up backward now car won’t start.
Is it dangerous to connect a jumper cable to a car battery?
Connecting jumper cables improperly is not only dangerous but will prevent a successful jump-start, even if the battery hasn’t completely discharged. And all jumper-cables are not made the same.
Why does my car not work after a jump?
Your alternator is bad: If your car still won’t work, even after a jump, the alternator could be the culprit. The alternator is responsible for sending energy back to the battery, replacing what the battery loses from starting the car and performing other functions. The warning signs of a bad alternator are similar to those of a dying battery.