Z87 MPower won´t boot.

When I flip the powerbutton, the mainboard lights up and fans start spinning, this for about half a second, then it just dies.
This is what I have done:
1. Disconnected every cable and visually checked motherboard and connections.
2. Tried the motherboard outside the chassis.
3. Relocated the memories. (Single and double)
4. Tried with an old PSU, and the new in my old computer. New one works.
5. Removed the CMOS battery and replaced it.
6. Shifted the RESET and ON/OFF button.
7. Removed the graphicscard.
8. Removed the CPU and cooler and checked them visually.
Have ran out of ideas, help please!!

Did you check the cpu socket for bent pins or damage? What codes does the board's onboard display show?

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