I was gaming on my PC and left the room for about 10 minutes. When I returned, the computer was completely off and it won't turn back on. I've tried unplugging it, switching the power off and on, and even leaving it off for half an hour. When I press the power button, the fans spin for just a second, then it goes silent. This is a pre-built Cyberpower PC from Best Buy, bought in 2020, and I'm hoping someone can help troubleshoot what might be wrong.
2 Answers
It’s likely a hardware component has failed. If you're willing to dig in, drain the power again and try removing the GPU and RAM, leaving just one stick installed. Check if that makes a difference. If you're not comfortable doing that, it might be worth taking it to a repair shop for a proper diagnosis.
You should definitely try removing the GPU completely for a more thorough check!
First off, can you share the specs of your system? Also, try this: unplug the power cable, press and hold the power button for about 30 seconds, then plug it back in. I know it might sound odd, but it sometimes works. That said, it does sound like it could be a hardware issue.
My specs are: CPU - AMD Ryzen 3 3100, GPU - AMD Radeon 6700, and 8GB of RAM. I have another 8GB stick that doesn't seem to work. Any thoughts?
If you're thinking of opening it, look for any loose cables or components that might have come undone.
I plan to do that and will update once I have more info.