Computer Won't Start

I've been getting some very high heat detection (55 idle 83 load) so I went into my computer to move some cables and attach more fans.

1. I disconnected 3 cables (HDD, CDROM, external SATA port) at the device end, not at the mainboard sata area, rerouted them, and plugged them back in.

2. I tried to do that with the external audio port's connection to the mainboard, but it was stuck too firmly, even with gentle jiggling.

3. I connected IDE to 2 hard drives, which took quite a while with lots of maneuvering and moving cables.

4. I connected 3 fans in a chain to a power supply molex.. and saw blue lightning inside for a moment, realizing that I forgot to unplug the computer rather than just turn it off.

Now it won't start and I can't figure out why. I press the button to start the computer and nothing happens. Could it be a zap to the mainboard or power supply? The LED that is directly on the motherboard is still working if the power supply is plugged in (interestingly, it still works if I set the switch at the back of the power supply to off, not sure if it did that before but I think it did). Could it be the force of pulling that audio cable? Could the cable from the button to the mainboard have gotten loose? I retightened it.

This tower's power button has, BTW, been stuck in pressed mode. It has still worked up to now however.

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disconnect everything but he RAM and the video card and try again
if it starts then, turn it off. connect one more thing try to turn it on again.
repeat until everything's connected or it stops starting

If it doesn't start when there's nothing connected, your problem is likely in your mobo or power supply

you may have to disconnect your power button if the button is buggy. you can short the two pins that the cable connected to to start your machine

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A game is not supposed to be some kind of... place where people enjoy themselves!

Find the connectors on the motherboard where the wiring comes from the front. The connectors are labeled. With the wires disconnected, touch something metal to the two pins for the Power. I generally use a small flathead screwdriver, but I've used a straightened paperclip when I didn't have a screwdriver with me. Make sure you don't touch extra pins.

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Thanks, a screw did it!

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A game is not supposed to be some kind of... place where people enjoy themselves!