The PC running Linux with an installed system abruptly shut down and remains unresponsive to restart attempts?
The PC running Linux with an installed system abruptly shut down and remains unresponsive to restart attempts?
My doubts are confirmed, those two men expanding the room up another level don’t seem like licensed electricians. It’s a bit discouraging, so I’d like my $1500 gaming laptop shipped from Montreal straight to me here. I’m concerned about how to supply power before you mention the MSI GF65 THINKE. I have an Intex UPS rated at 390 watts, but for laptops I think a modified sine wave inverter isn’t ideal... I also have two 12V batteries connected in parallel with three or four different DC to AC inverters—none of them run on pure sine wave. The power brick that comes with my MSI gaming laptop claims it draws 180 watts just to keep the Intel i7 or i9 running, and the Nvidia 3060 is also powered through it. I’m not a big fan of Nvidia, but it does have 64GB RAM and two NVMe drives—thanks to the recent health updates. Still, I’m eager to try Starfield... Watching aliens shoot at you sounds like a lot of fun?
I brought the PSU to a PC store, and he used tweezers on two pins of the 24-pin connector; the fan started working, and he said everything was okay. He then suggested I clean the RAM, but since I’m unsure which cleaner to use, I just took out both RAM sticks for an hour, pressed the power button, and... nothing happened. No change. My thought is the motherboard might be damaged.
This doesn't indicate a fully functional PSU. It's similar to turning the key in a car, and the dashboard lights activate, with him stating the vehicle operates properly.
Tell the technician that you're in the right frame of mind. A spinning PSU doesn't mean the PSU is fully working. What should I do next? Test the PSU with a multimeter? It's worth noting that before the PC shut down, I observed the CPU temperature at 71°C, the APU was benchmarked at 75°C, and after placing a USB fan on the heatsink it dropped to 61°C. That's why I considered opening Grand Theft Auto V.
So Mobo died either from a bad power surge or because I melted the APU. I'm sorry, but I need to figure out what needs replacing so I can look for parts online. The nearest CAF or RCN base is about 20 km away, and I have to go there to submit my reports. My only transport is an e-bike that goes only 32kph and isn't very reliable with my maple syrup-flavored behind. Also, you might notice why they don’t provide repairs—Canada doesn’t seem very generous with its budget.
No - A multimeter works well for measuring RPM values of AC or stable DC voltages. The type I own is suitable for detecting voltage changes up to about 5 seconds, but the ATX PSU's regulation frequency usually ranges from 50kHZ to 150kHZ, making it unlikely for such a device to capture any issues. You would require a proper oscilloscope with features like "single trigger mode" and data recording capabilities to properly test the PSU under load and during rapid load changes.
It seems there might be some confusion about what's causing issues in your computer. You're wondering if it's the Mobo or CPU that's damaged, but you're unsure how to proceed. You mentioned considering taking it to a store, which raises concerns about hidden costs and unfamiliar systems. Your point is about fairness and access to information without financial barriers.
With standard consumer resources, it's hard to determine which might be dead and why.
I'll attempt to bring it back to the computer store, perhaps he'll notice the signs... But it's tricky because of the rainy season.
If i had been back home in frigid Quebec I could have used the spare parts to check what wasn’t working, but I don’t have much except a laptop that got torn open by our friendly Canadian hulk. I have no idea how to test if the CPU is fried, which is why I was so careful about all the symptoms in hope someone might get a Sherlock Holmes moment. But all I got was a flash of light from the CPU led fan and an LED inside the mouse. I wouldn’t even know where to place the multimeter contacts to test the motherboard for life.