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The DiscussionSystem needed power to start and then automatically rebooted after 30 minutes.

The DiscussionSystem needed power to start and then automatically rebooted after 30 minutes.

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Wheeledpanther
Junior Member
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10-30-2025, 10:36 AM
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The motherboard was the issue I had been facing before. Here’s a summary of what happened earlier.
My system stopped working for a week. When I tried to turn it on, pressing the power button didn’t get me started. The first clue pointed to the PSU. I tested it with a paperclip method and it functioned properly. I took it to a friend, who had a different PSU installed. His machine booted up with mine, so the problem wasn’t with the PSU.
I brought it to a repair shop, where everything worked correctly. After two or three days, the issue returned. Each time I visited the shop, the PC was exposed to sunlight. Eventually, I found out the motherboard was likely the culprit.
Later, I tried using a convection heater in my case. After ten minutes, it booted with the new PSU and the same board. But once more, the fix didn’t work. Eventually, after an hour, it started on its own. This confirmed that the motherboard had been damaged by the PSU.
I’m planning to replace the PSU and will only attempt the repair once I have a new one. Many people have shared similar experiences online, so I recommend everyone avoid relying solely on the paperclip trick and opt for a fresh PSU before proceeding with any repairs.
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Wheeledpanther
10-30-2025, 10:36 AM #1

The motherboard was the issue I had been facing before. Here’s a summary of what happened earlier.
My system stopped working for a week. When I tried to turn it on, pressing the power button didn’t get me started. The first clue pointed to the PSU. I tested it with a paperclip method and it functioned properly. I took it to a friend, who had a different PSU installed. His machine booted up with mine, so the problem wasn’t with the PSU.
I brought it to a repair shop, where everything worked correctly. After two or three days, the issue returned. Each time I visited the shop, the PC was exposed to sunlight. Eventually, I found out the motherboard was likely the culprit.
Later, I tried using a convection heater in my case. After ten minutes, it booted with the new PSU and the same board. But once more, the fix didn’t work. Eventually, after an hour, it started on its own. This confirmed that the motherboard had been damaged by the PSU.
I’m planning to replace the PSU and will only attempt the repair once I have a new one. Many people have shared similar experiences online, so I recommend everyone avoid relying solely on the paperclip trick and opt for a fresh PSU before proceeding with any repairs.

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xEIgoldo
Member
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10-30-2025, 11:06 AM
#2
Does your friend have the identical system specifications? I tried using a better PSU but never encountered it before.
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xEIgoldo
10-30-2025, 11:06 AM #2

Does your friend have the identical system specifications? I tried using a better PSU but never encountered it before.

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kiribaz
Junior Member
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10-30-2025, 02:44 PM
#3
The paper clip technique merely verifies whether the PSU activates, not whether it delivers the correct voltage or amperage to its connectors.
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kiribaz
10-30-2025, 02:44 PM #3

The paper clip technique merely verifies whether the PSU activates, not whether it delivers the correct voltage or amperage to its connectors.

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XPBunny
Junior Member
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11-08-2025, 09:32 AM
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A multimeter can be employed to conduct additional checks on the PSU.
https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-manually...er-2626158
This isn't a complete evaluation since the PSU isn't operating under load. Any voltages that deviate from specifications suggest a defective or malfunctioning PSU.
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XPBunny
11-08-2025, 09:32 AM #4

A multimeter can be employed to conduct additional checks on the PSU.
https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-manually...er-2626158
This isn't a complete evaluation since the PSU isn't operating under load. Any voltages that deviate from specifications suggest a defective or malfunctioning PSU.

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Omarkuley
Junior Member
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11-08-2025, 10:48 AM
#5
Hi, yes it is the PSU. I wrote this to show how it can sometimes deceive us.
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Omarkuley
11-08-2025, 10:48 AM #5

Hi, yes it is the PSU. I wrote this to show how it can sometimes deceive us.

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TP98
Member
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11-10-2025, 08:29 AM
#6
this shouldn't be treated as a query.
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TP98
11-10-2025, 08:29 AM #6

this shouldn't be treated as a query.