I recently moved an older PC setup upstairs and think I might have caused some damage. After a few weeks of it working fine, I took it apart and noticed a few bent CPU pins—about 2-3 around the edges. I managed to straighten them out and reassemble everything, but now the power button won't work. I ran a PSU test and it all seems fine, but the PC just won't start. Do I need to get a new motherboard or is there another fix?
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I'd suggest taking it to a repair shop to get an estimate. They can check it out for you, but I know some places can be pretty pricey. Still, it's worth getting a pro opinion if you're stuck.
Hey! Just to clarify, what do you mean by PSI test? Did you mean PSU? It sounds like you might have damaged the CPU or motherboard during the move, and that could be hard to fix economically.
Yeah, I meant PSU! I'm considering getting a better one since it was a pretty cheap model. Thanks for the input!
You might want to look into grabbing a POST diagnostics card if you can. They can tell you where in the POST process the failure occurs. Just a heads-up, if the socket is damaged, it could harm a new CPU you insert. So, you might end up needing both a new CPU and motherboard.
That's a solid idea! Although I'm thinking of just upgrading my CPU and motherboard completely, maybe throw in an SSD too. My wallet's not ready for it though!
Yeah, I've heard the prices at local shops are steep. I might put that as my last option.