So, I think I made a real mistake. I unplugged my HDD while my PC was still on, and now it simply won't turn on at all. I'm relatively new to building PCs, but I've tried a few troubleshooting steps like cleaning the RAM, changing the thermal paste, placing the motherboard back in (which I'm not sure what to call exactly), and checking all the cables, yet nothing seems to work. I unplugged the HDD because I was testing an old one, and I got my answer, but now I'm regretting it. What should I do next?
2 Answers
Honestly, unplugging an HDD while the PC is powered on can really mess things up. You've probably damaged the HDD's circuit board, but don’t lose hope just yet. Try powering down the PC completely and let it sit unplugged for about 30 minutes. Then plug it back in and see if it will turn on again.
Yeah, that was definitely a risky move. If it was a hot-swappable drive, that'd be one thing, but most HDDs aren't. There's a chance you might have damaged not just the HDD but possibly other components as well. Make sure all your connections are good and give it another shot. If it still won't power on, you might be looking at some serious repairs.
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