It seems your computer might have encountered an issue. Would you like some guidance on troubleshooting?
It seems your computer might have encountered an issue. Would you like some guidance on troubleshooting?
I really need assistance, my computer won’t start and it doesn’t power up via USB. When I connected my headphones, the mute buttons didn’t activate (they usually do). All fans are working fine but there’s no display. This issue started after I cleaned the PC with a vacuum cleaner. I removed the PSU, put it back in, took out and reinserted every component, but it still doesn’t work. Could you let me know if there’s any chance I can fix this or if you have any steps I missed?
You might have accidentally discharged something by touching a blower near any parts. I'm unsure what distance is safe, so I'd steer clear of electric fans or vacuum cleaners. Canned air works best. Another chance is that you spun up the fans too quickly, causing them to produce electricity and damage the board. Have you checked if the CMOS settings are reset? If not, you may need to replace parts until it functions properly. Begin with the motherboard since it's the most likely affected component.
I'll start by clearing the CMOS, thanks! I'll keep you posted on the outcome.
the real issue with using vacuums or blowers comes from people forgetting to clean up smds and tiny particles, then assuming static caused the problem. That’s how online rumors start... the reality is any static generated this way is minimal, today’s electronics are well shielded against small static charges. I’m sure it’s actually quite difficult to damage components this way. Over the years I’ve used both a vacuum and a blower—nothing ever happened. I even add water sometimes (plus PCB cleaner and ISO), but fans and other parts get treated with water too; trust me, dust is kept at bay. It’s all about understanding how electronics function. P.S.: just to clarify, I cleaned my GPU from all sides, including the front, sides, case fans, and the back of the motherboard where the CPU sits. As long as you’re careful, nothing should occur—though my vacuum does have a plastic brush at the tip (not ESD-rated), which makes it very hard to damage components. That’s why static shocks usually happen when people say so anyway. It’s not impossible, but unless your vacuum is a Tesla coil, the risk of ESD through air is extremely low.