Hardware failure or software corruption might prevent the PC from starting after power is cut.
Hardware failure or software corruption might prevent the PC from starting after power is cut.
Reviewing the damaged boards again, I spotted a reasonably priced H61. It looks a bit dusty but there’s no damage at all—completely fine. The person mentioned the PC was left unused for a week, and when he returned, he didn’t want to post anymore. My main concerns are environmental factors (perhaps rain) or a spill incident. A week is a short period, so I’m quite suspicious about what might have happened, especially if it was closer to half a year or more—then dust would likely be the issue.
He mentioned it was never exposed to water, thinking maybe it's related to getting older.