My computer restarts every time I sit up from my chair
My computer restarts every time I sit up from my chair
I’m gradually losing my mind. Here’s what unfolds: every time I stand up, the PC just powers off instantly—no BSOD, no warnings. It’s as if I pressed the reset button on my case. I figured maybe a loose cable or bad connector was the issue, so I started shaking every wire on my PC aggressively. Still nothing happened. Then I suspected something inside the machine was faulty, like a shaky GPU. But when I shook my desk violently, it didn’t react. My girlfriend’s setup nearby can move around without affecting it. Maybe static electricity is the culprit. I tried grounding myself to see if that helped, but it didn’t. Now I’m completely confused—my PC keeps rebooting even when I try very carefully, but my girlfriend’s actions don’t trigger a restart. What’s really going on?
Easy fix, stay down! Check Cartman in the Wow series for a reference. It could be a short circuit? Maybe the PSU was swapped? Lucky you have two units—you’d swap parts one at a time to figure it out. Quirky case!
It seems there might be an issue that causes a response to activate or shorten upon strong shaking, similar to what happened before.
I understand your concerns. Would the chair sit well under the desk? When you move in and out, does it cause the desk to shake? I’d consider switching to a different power source or using an open bench to rule out any electrical issues.
It makes sense that it isn't related to a hardware issue. My chair provides ample space beneath my desk, and the only contact with my desk is my arms.
I've linked a different power supply unit, but the problem persists. ;_;
Static might be causing an issue. Where exactly is your PC located? On the floor or on a table? I’d try moving it to my desk and see if the problem persists.
PC remains on the table with rubber feet. I even moved my chair away so there was a decent gap between me and the desk. Still, it kept rebooting.