Laptop caused desk to fall.
Laptop caused desk to fall.
June 2022: I was trying to address concerns about damaging the motherboard and power supply when the desktop fell off the desk. My mid-tower landed flat on the rear of the floor, and I had an MSI MAG X570 Tomahawk with a Seasonic 650W Prime Ultra PSU. The CPU cooler was a Noctua 120mm tower with two fans. I also owned a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 GPU. The motherboard featured heavy VRM coolers (about 1.2 pounds). I believed the combined weight of these components during a sudden drop would destroy the motherboard. After reassembling everything, the computer shut down completely. Following standard procedures to re-seat parts didn’t help. A PSU tester confirmed it was fine, so I replaced the motherboard. When reassembling, a debug light would flash for the CPU. I removed it, inspected for bent pins, reinstalled, and tried again—but the machine wouldn’t start. I switched to a different PSU from my closet, which worked and got the computer running again. I then purchased a new PSU. To prevent future issues, I added two large L-brackets to the desk edges. When testing, the case didn’t move much, so it’s a cheap fix for avoiding costly falls later. If you notice the brackets or the steel color, consider painting them to match the case.