what could cause a pc to just randomly stop working overnight?
what could cause a pc to just randomly stop working overnight?
I’m looking at this from a different angle. The seller mentioned the board was owned by a teacher, but he noted it worked fine at night. Then the next morning it wouldn’t boot after being turned on. This suggests possible issues like overheating, power supply problems, or a faulty motherboard. If the board just stopped working after months of inactivity, it might be due to dust buildup or internal damage that’s hard to fix. The fact that it looks clean but didn’t function raises concerns about hidden faults. It’s important to check for loose connections, overheating components, or signs of water damage.
I believe I’ll pass, because it looks like the damage is too severe to fix. If I buy several boards, I won’t be out of money since the functional ones can still generate profit. I think I should just wait for this situation to improve before making a purchase and get multiple units instead of one.
The seller shared some images of the socket, showing only a bit of dust. That suggests the socket is fairly dusty, but if that’s the case, a malfunction could be the issue. I’ll need to verify whether the seller received it in that condition. Dust tends to gather around data pins, so cleaning the board should resolve the problem easily.
There is also a scratch on the socket frame. Also the socket is the only thing you need to see. On another not there is a lot of browing happening on that board. That looks like some slight corrosion.
This situation was completely unexpected. I know Indo has many shores, so it makes sense this person lives near water. I’ve seen worse damage on a P5Q Pro too. Probably I’ll reconsider my plans here—this Z68 would only cost around $33 if it worked. That’s fine, but there are cheap, broken H55 boards for about $20 each, totaling roughly $12 plus an I3 540 as the CPU (which is budget-friendly). That gives me a profit of about $48 if everything functions properly. Even if only one fails, I’d still make a small gain. Buying multiple cheaper boards helps because some might die, leaving others usable and avoiding a major loss. Here’s another photo of the motherboard.