What issues are you experiencing with Wi-Fi, programs crashing, and BSODs? Could it be related to ESD damage?
What issues are you experiencing with Wi-Fi, programs crashing, and BSODs? Could it be related to ESD damage?
Please don’t mind if I’m posting here for the first time—it’s just a new experience.
(I’m dealing with some issues on my custom-built computer.) After accidentally shocking the case and rewiring the rear connections a few weeks back, nothing else seems to have changed. Once I power it on, the Wi-Fi fails across multiple programs like Chrome, Discord, Steam, etc., sometimes causing them to crash all at once. The BIOS is working without issues so far.
I tried running the sfc /scannow and memtest commands, but nothing unusual came up. Still, I’ve seen BSODs twice with codes SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION and PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA. Restarting doesn’t help much, though shutting it down and turning it back on eases the problems a bit, but they keep appearing after about 10 to 30 minutes.
I’m pretty sure my computer is properly grounded, but I should verify if my wall outlet is doing the same. Whenever I enter the room, I feel like static is everywhere. I discharge myself at an outlet before touching anything else after accidentally shocking the machine. The area is quite dry, and I’m using a humidifier to try to resolve the issue.
Some things have been fixed, but it’s unclear if they’re significant. My Bluetooth numpad now connects properly, which is the only positive change.
I’m hoping for some guidance on what to do next and which parts might be affected. Thanks for reading!
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
Try to stay in the BIOS for as long as possible. If you manage that, you won’t have static damage. If not, you’ll notice issues in the BIOS or fail to boot at all. When you can access the BIOS smoothly, verify if your BIOS requires an update.
Update to the latest version, reset the CMOS, then rebuild your Windows 10 bootable USB installer. Install the operating system in offline mode. After setup, manually add all necessary drivers for your OS using the elevated command prompt—right-click the installer and select Run as Administrator.
Thanks for your reply!
I can keep using the BIOS for longer periods. Windows starts up normally and everything works. It’s great to know ESD damage isn’t a risk.
After clearing CMOS, I didn’t experience any BSODs. Drivers were updated, and all posts are functioning well.
Still facing DNS problems with my Wi-Fi, so I ran the command prompt and cleared it—now it’s working.
I might have exaggerated my worries about ESD.
I tested by downloading a large game collection, then Helldivers 2. After eight hours, I’m still connected to Wi-Fi.
Hope this helps for others in the future!