No boot detected. No POST occurred after the system was stored for several months.
No boot detected. No POST occurred after the system was stored for several months.
I stored my gaming PC in storage for a while because work was demanding. Recently, I removed it and it stopped working. The parts list includes a Ryzen 5 5600X CPU, Corsair H100i AIO, ROG Strix X570E RAM, Vengeance 2*16GB memory, 3600 SSD, Samsung 980 Pro drive, RTX 3080 GPU, and an HX750i power supply. After turning it on, the motherboard lights up but turns off immediately when I press the power button. I’ve checked for troubleshooting steps: removed GPU and SSD to rule out interference, cleared CMOS (though unsure if that’s necessary), reset the power button, swapped in a known-good PSU from my NAS. Right now I can’t do CPU pasteing since I don’t have isopropyl alcohol until next weekend. Possible issues include a short circuit, a dry cooler, or residual liquid affecting heat flow. I saw a similar problem on Tom’s Hardware and wonder if someone else has solved it. Any advice would be appreciated.
Repast it. Wipe it off with a clean towel, elbow grease and maybe a tiny dab of water. It's a metal surface, you can't hurt it. The paste wipes off, it's not some magic unicorn poop that needs the virginity of a princess to take off. When you put it in storage, how did you store it? Did you do anything to it or just place the case in a Self Storage? If you didn't do anything, then maybe it got jostled? Loose wire? I'd recheck each and every connection. Was the storage climate controlled?
I don’t have any isopropyl alcohol or lint-free cloth on hand. A splash of water with a standard dish towel should suffice. When I first stored it, it lay on the shelf behind my desk for months before being moved into its original chassis box, which was packed lightly among spare parts. It ended up in the attic, where it stays warm but remains stable over time. Once inside that box, it was placed in the attic for safety.
I’m curious about the “self storage” you mentioned. I’ll inspect all the wires. Should I consider using an air cooler? Could the AIO be a concern? I’m planning to replace my NH-D15 with a NH-U12A so the NH-D15 can stay in the PC if needed.
I noticed something odd—power reaches the motherboard but no cooling fan activates. That might not be due to dirty thermal paste.
I think it's fair to say AIOs can be bothersome. I’d suggest turning off anything that isn’t essential and then restarting it.
I suggest using an air cooler. AIOs tend to get clogged and usually don’t last more than three years. It’s best not to put water in your PC—it’s harmful. Just wait until you have the appropriate ISO. Alternatively, you can use paper towels; it’s cleaner with ISO and avoids mess.
i would rather put ln2 into my pc than an aio.... where's the lie? they're bad, unsafe and don't even perform better on average than an aircooler... aios are like a gimmick that people mostly use for the "looks" which is fine by itself, but they often don't know that they kinda need to be maintained, properly installed and have a limited lifespan.
He clarified that you shouldn't add water directly into the PC, and he suggested using a slightly damp cloth instead.
Make sure to remove all moisture right away and confirm it’s completely dry before proceeding. Paper towels work well for this purpose. They’re commonly used during repasting tasks. Always avoid leaving any liquid or towel residue on the CPU or cooler.