Is there an odd fix for this PC bug?
Is there an odd fix for this PC bug?
I have been having trouble with my computer where it freezes right after the tuf gaming logo shows up when I turn it on. When this first happened, I tried a few fixes like resetting the CMOS battery and trying everything you could think of. Then I took the back cover off my PC, looked at it, put it back on, and suddenly it worked! At that time I thought it was just luck or coincidence but now I wonder if it is something else. This happened over 50 times since then and most of the time removing and putting back the back panel works. But sometimes it doesn't work which makes me think there might be another problem. Any suggestions?
It is not magic that causes electronics issues; something is actually happening. The problem is usually poor cable management or stress from the case panel pushing against wires, which could lead to short circuits. Sometimes one wire gets cut off properly or exposed and touches the metal frame instead of its intended spot. If you remove the entire side panel, have you really checked that every 8-pin power connector (EPS/CPU) is fully plugged into the top of your motherboard? It looks like they are secure from the outside, but because these wires must run all the way up through the tray to reach the back, the panel can easily push them out if it isn't completely stuck. Do exactly the same thing for that ATX power cable: unplug everything, plug them back in firmly, wiggle them a bit side to side so they lock in properly.