I cleaned up my PC, but it still won’t power on—does everything seem damaged?
I cleaned up my PC, but it still won’t power on—does everything seem damaged?
I cleaned up my PC because it was covered in dust and I went all over it. It seems like I might have damaged some components, though I’m not sure how much. The machine won’t power on now, so maybe a full replacement is necessary. Are any parts still functional? Probably not the hard drive or graphics card—I wonder if everything was ruined.
I checked the device, turned it off, and unplugged it before cleaning.
Standard vacuum cleaners can harm static-sensitive devices, possibly causing damage from ESD. Use an ESD-rated blower instead of a vacuum. Try disassembling the components gradually to see if the device powers on.