Device X99E-WS is running but not turning on.
Device X99E-WS is running but not turning on.
Sure thing! So basically, I think my computer got a little wet with some water—just a few drops. It stopped working completely after shutting down. When I tried to turn it back on, it shut down right away after two seconds and just restarted without booting properly. The screen showed an error before that, then it wouldn’t come up at all. I’m not super tech-savvy, so any advice would be super helpful.
Certain motherboards feature a tiny LED display that displays POST codes, helping you identify issues. If water damage occurred while the board was powered on and it cut out instantly, it’s likely a hardware fault. You might attempt removing all components except essential parts—like one RAM stick, CPU, cooler, and graphics card—to test functionality. However, if you’re not comfortable with electronics, it could be safer to bring it to a repair shop for inspection.
Refer to the manual section E16181 for details on the USB 31 port and R3 socket configuration.
I'll wait a few days and check if it simply required drying before disassembly. Appreciate the details!