I was playing a game when I suddenly got a BSOD that said "your PC ran into a problem." I thought it would restart on its own, but instead, it started beeping non-stop. I removed both RAM sticks, cleaned them, and put them back, which stopped the beeping, but now there's still no display or keyboard lights; only the fans are spinning. I tried removing the CMOS battery and putting it back after a few minutes, but now my PC won't power on at all—there's no response, not even from the PSU switch. Did I kill my motherboard or PSU? Please help!
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Does your motherboard light up at all when you attempt to boot? If it doesn’t, you might want to double-check all PSU connections to make sure they're secure. It’s also wise to test the power supply with a different one if you have one available. Sounds like your PSU might have given out, which isn't uncommon during heavy use.
First things first, check for any burning smells coming from your PC. That could indicate a serious issue like a dead PSU. Also, try checking all the cables from the PSU and make sure they're seated properly. Sometimes, it could be as simple as the power button header getting unplugged. If you're not getting any lights on the motherboard, it's likely a problem with either the PSU or the motherboard itself.
If you can get into Windows or Safe Mode, check for any dump files. These files are essential for diagnosing the BSOD issue initially. You can find them in C:WindowsMinidump. If there are any, upload them to a file-sharing site so someone can help analyze them. But first, let's tackle the power issue. You really need to determine if it's the PSU or something else.
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