I came home from work to find my cat had an unfortunate accident and peed near my PC, leaving a puddle and wet cords in the area. The computer was running at the time and shut down unexpectedly after the incident. I've cleaned the cords and checked inside the case, which thankfully looks dry. However, now I'm getting a "USB over current status detected" message when I try to boot it up. I'm worried that there might still be some residual liquid causing issues. How can I fix this?
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It's a good idea to wait at least a day to let everything completely dry out. If it still doesn’t work after that, you might need to take it in for a professional look. The warning you're getting indicates a short circuit, and trying to power up a wet machine could result in further damage.
You might want to monitor your cat's behavior, though. If this is new for them, a visit to the vet could be in order. And while you're at it, check those litter boxes!
Consider using isopropyl alcohol to carefully clean out all the ports. Make sure the PC is unplugged, and use cotton swabs to wipe them down. Go easy on the swabs around the GPU ports to avoid any issues. After you've cleaned everything, let it sit for a couple of days to dry before plugging it back in.
If you're seriously contemplating it, remember, adopting another pet is a big decision. Maybe try some behavioral training or consider a diversion like a new toy.
First off, you should definitely turn off your PC, unplug it, and thoroughly clean all the ports. Since you're seeing a "USB over current" message, that likely means there's a short somewhere, potentially caused by the liquid. Make sure to check everywhere for any residual liquid before trying to power it on again.
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