I might be miss understanding. I took out the power switch 2 pin plug. And replaced with the reset switch one . Before I just did the power and left the reset. But from what I gather I did all that was said.
Just try holding the power button in for a couple of seconds and release.Am I doing it wrong?
Did your reset button work before this?Okay so just now I plugged just the reset 2pin into the power pins both ways. Right side up and the other just to cover that base. Pressing power actually achieves nothing and it didn't power on or anything. I then pulled out that reset pin and left it out. I then pushed the power pin into its power slot and then powered on the pc .
It sounds like you weren't holding the power button in long enough - it needs a longer depress for a hard power off (a brief press won't achieve this). Hopefully this is problem solved.I then held the power button and after 2-4 seconds it powered off and hasn't instantly powered back on either.
You should be using the 'Download Tool Now' button from the Microsoft site - Clicky - once downloaded, launch it with your USB stick already plugged in ready for Windows ISO install. This will create your Windows 10 bootable USB.I'm following the video you posted now to the tee on wife's laptop, I can't remember what you mentioned about 'clicky' site . But I can just follow that video?
No worries - from your description i'm hopeful there's not.Hopefully there isn't actually an issue lol thanks
Jesus! I'm impressed you didn't revert to annoying text speak.Ive done this whole thread via my mobile. I think I'm doing alright tbh lol
That cable isn't important now that you bought a new SSD.delivery of my SSD and cable was meant for today but no one was in and he didn't leave the parcel. So I rang up CS and told them it's vital. I got a call from their delivery hub at lunch time telling me theyll attempt again nearer the end of their delivery route today. Which is good news
Once you have access to the drive, you'll recognise the files you need and you should be able to navigate to the ones that you need.I've never gone into an old OS on a drive before to get data back, hoping it just a massive list of directories and data.
Yes, once you're 100% sure that you've grabbed everything you need.When you say format, are you meaning the 7 drive? Thats to clear the old OS and everything I presume?
Chipset.Chip set drivers means mobo drivers right? Not CPU drivers? Or them too?
It's a useful cable to have in reserve.I ll keep the cable I guess
Fantastic name for a cat!Me and Bruce
NO - NOT THE BIOS! (If you have to update the BIOS, i'll take you through it step-by-step.)Okay W10 is now running. Doing updates atm and searching for drivers. Started with the board driver. Downloaded it. But it doesn't seem to be a simple .exe or whatever. I havnt done anything yet as I'm questioning here but its talking about flashing the bios or something? Am I on the right path?