Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with my PC. It was working perfectly fine, but after I left it off for a day and tried to turn it on again, it's like nothing's connecting. The power seems to be okay since the fans and lights are working, and my mouse is responsive. However, my keyboard lights aren't on, and I can't do anything with it. I tried turning off the PC with the keyboard, but no luck there.
I've already attempted a few troubleshooting steps. I unplugged everything and pressed the power button to "flush" the power from the system, but that didn't help. I also disconnected and reconnected all the cables and even cleaned the fans inside with a slightly humid towel (keeping it away from electronics), but none of this worked.
This issue has happened before, but it usually resolves itself after a few days without any intervention. Any ideas on what might be wrong?
3 Answers
I had a similar problem once! After trying a few things, I found out that reseating the RAM could help. Try taking out your RAM sticks and putting them back in. Ensure they’re secure, and then power on your PC again. Sometimes, a poor connection can lead to this kind of behavior. Also, if you're still having issues after that, it might be worth checking your motherboard for any obvious damage.
Just a heads-up, I think cleaning with a slightly damp towel isn’t ideal for electronics. It's good that you kept it away from sensitive parts, but I've heard that even a little moisture can cause problems. It's best to use a can of compressed air for dust and avoid any damp cloths. Hopefully, the other suggestions help get your system back up and running!
It sounds like a frustrating issue! Since your PC powers on but the peripherals aren't responding, you might want to try holding down the power button for about 10 minutes while it's unplugged. This could drain the motherboard's capacitors and reset any weird states it might be in. However, I wouldn't recommend using a damp towel to clean inside the case; a dry cloth is usually safer to avoid any potential damage.
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