My Gaming PC Suddenly Won’t Turn On—Could the PSU Have Failed?
I have a prebuilt gaming PC with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, an RTX 5070 Ti, and an X670 motherboard. It was shut down but still plugged in, and…
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My 9800X3D and RTX 5070 Ti PC suddenly lost power—could the PSU have failed?
My recently purchased prebuilt PC has a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, an RTX 5070 Ti, and an X670 motherboard. It was shut down but still plugged in while I…
Could a Power Surge Have Damaged My Mini-PC’s Ethernet Port?
After a severe storm-related power outage, my ISP's modem stopped working and had to be replaced. The replacement modem now powers on, and the ISP confirmed that service…
Could a Power Surge Have Damaged My Mini-PC’s Ethernet Port?
A major storm-related outage recently took down my internet service. When service returned, my modem would not power on, so my ISP replaced it. The replacement modem powers…
PC Wouldn’t Boot Until I Disconnected Components and Drained the Power
My PC was working normally last night, but today it would not start. I opened the case, checked and reseated the cables, and unplugged and reconnected the motherboard…
PC powers on but shows no display after a lightning-related power flicker
A severe thunderstorm caused the power to flicker after lightning struck nearby. Since then, the PC powers on and its fans and component lights work, but neither monitor…
What should I check after my PC suddenly shut down during a possible power flicker?
My PC abruptly powered off during heavy rain, and I suspect there may have been a very brief outage or voltage disturbance. The AC, router, and my monitor's…
What should I check after my PC abruptly shut down during a possible power flicker?
My PC suddenly powered off while I was working in Microsoft Word, possibly because of a very brief outage or electrical surge during heavy rain. Other devices, including…
How can I recover data from an SSD showing an invalid partition table after a power surge?
A recent power surge affected my PC. The SSD still appears in the BIOS, but it shows a SMART warning, and the system reports "invalid partition table" when…
How can I recover data from an SSD showing a SMART warning and invalid partition table?
After a recent power surge, my computer still detects the SSD in BIOS, but it shows a SMART warning. When the system tries to boot from it, I…
Can I Use a New Power Adapter for My Switch After a Power Surge?
Hey there! Recently, my house experienced a power surge, and now my Nintendo Switch isn't outputting to the TV. I can charge the console while it's docked, but…
What's the Difference Between a Power Outage and a Power Surge?
I recently experienced a power outage that lasted about a second, causing my PC to turn off. I've read a bit online, but I'm still confused about the…
Help! My Computer Won't Boot After a Power Surge
I'm really struggling with my PC after a power surge I experienced today. It powers on just fine, and I can access the BIOS (by pressing f12), but…
How Can I Protect My PC from Power Surges?
I recently encountered a problem with my PC due to a power surge when the lights went out. My PC just shut down and wouldn't turn back on.…
Can a Power Surge Cause My Desktop to Turn On?
I just got back home to find my desktop computer powered on and stuck in BIOS mode. I had just turned it off normally before leaving. The only…
Trouble with USB Controller Causing Power Surge Errors
Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with my USB Controller (it's a shifter) that initially worked fine but then started showing a "Power Surge on USB Port" error.…
How Can I Tell if a Power Outage Damaged My PC?
I recently experienced a power outage while playing on my PC, and I'm concerned about whether it could have caused any damage. How can I check if everything…
My computer won't start after a power surge—any ideas?
I recently experienced a power surge, and now my computer won't start properly. The motherboard lights up, but none of the fans are spinning. Initially, I thought my…
Why won't my PC turn on after replacing the PSU?
I recently had a power surge that damaged my partner's power supply unit (PSU). We bought a new one, but it didn't include a PCIe cable, so we're…
Will a power surge damage my laptop if it's plugged in?
I had my laptop plugged in while downloading games, and when I returned home, my sister turned on the AC, causing a power surge that made the electricity…