Device fails to power up following shutdown.
Device fails to power up following shutdown.
Hey everyone, recently my PC stopped working after a shutdown lasting 0 to 3 hours. When I try to turn it back on, I notice a clicking sound and the fans barely spin at all. The motherboard’s ARGB lights up red, not the diagnostic ones, and pressing the power button doesn’t fix anything. I’ve tried turning off the PSU, unplugging it, removing USB devices, disconnecting fans, and checking cables for shorts or damage, but nothing worked. The only solution seems to be waiting 4-6 hours before trying again. I think the power supply might be the issue, even though the PC runs normally when active—no BSODs, no unexpected shutdowns, and performance is normal. I also ran CPU and GPU stress tests for about 30 minutes without any problems. If this helps, please let me know.
Verify RAM placement correctly. Often these issues relate to the power supply unit. Try a PSU tester or use the paperclip technique to check.
The problem lies in the fact that after a few hours I can power on the PC normally, which doesn't make much sense. I'm unsure if this is due to the PSU, especially after the stress test. Unfortunately, I don't have a tool to check the PSU. I'll look into whether the RAM was moved for any reason.
The problem lies in the assumption that a physical tool like a paperclip is necessary. The method might rely on something else entirely, and without access to such an item, it becomes impractical.
Thanks for your feedback. I'll attempt it again tomorrow and revise this post with my results.
Capacitors on the motherboard seem like a likely starting point. Perhaps the power supply unit is the next consideration. Try testing the PSU with a paperclip—if it works, remove the motherboard within the RMA timeframe or replace it if it’s beyond that window.