I was cleaning my PC because it was really dusty. I used thermal paste and isopropyl alcohol on the components, but I didn't touch the power supply since I was worried I'd mess it up. After putting everything back together step by step, my PC won't boot at all; no fans, no sounds, nothing – it seems like it's not getting any power. Did I kill my PC? Also, I'm really worried that I might have bent some pins in the socket. Here's a link to an image: https://imgur.com/a/zBl07kT.
5 Answers
Did you remember to turn off the power and unplug it while cleaning? If you did and everything is reassembled correctly, it could just be the pins or a connection issue.
It sounds like the main issue might be those bent pins on the socket. If you’ve only got one pin bent, it could be fixable with some patience and tweezers. I’ve done it before, so it’s not the end of the world!
Just to be safe, make sure your power supply is actually turned on. It sounds silly, but I've missed that before! If it’s good, check that all your connectors, especially the JFP 1 ones related to the power switch, are properly connected.
Honestly, if it’s an LGA1200 socket and things are looking grim, this might be the perfect opportunity for an upgrade! Just think about that.
First things first, did you double-check that all the power cables are securely connected? Sometimes they can be a bit tricky to seat properly, so it’s worth a look.
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