F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop You're experiencing issues starting up after shutdowns, but it's unclear what's causing the problem.

You're experiencing issues starting up after shutdowns, but it's unclear what's causing the problem.

You're experiencing issues starting up after shutdowns, but it's unclear what's causing the problem.

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goolst2003
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02-04-2022, 03:52 AM
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I've encountered a puzzling issue with my PC recently. Whenever I power it down and wait a few hours, especially at night, it has trouble starting again in the morning. When I turn it back on right away, everything functions normally. This problem began a few months ago after a rainy night when I left it off. There was silence when I pressed the power button, but my devices still received power—my motherboard didn't show any indicator light. At first, I suspected humidity was the culprit, since it would turn on once temperatures rose. To speed up booting, I tried using a hair dryer, though that wasn't a long-term fix. I also attempted to put it to sleep overnight, but it unexpectedly shut down (likely due to a power interruption). I went through several troubleshooting steps—re-seated RAM, verified connections, reset the CMOS battery—but the issue continued. I even shorted the motherboard pins, but it didn't help. Recently, after leaving it idle for some time, I found it working perfectly again, with all my files and tabs intact from the last session. The PC runs smoothly when on, except during gaming sessions where it sometimes freezes or restarts abruptly. This booting problem still confuses me. I'm unsure whether to turn it off tonight.

Specs: CPU – AMD Ryzen 5 5600, GPU – ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2070, RAM – Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4 3200MHz (2x8GB), Motherboard – Gigabyte GA-A320M-H, Power Supply – CoolerMaster MWE 550W V2-230v 80+ Bronze
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goolst2003
02-04-2022, 03:52 AM #1

I've encountered a puzzling issue with my PC recently. Whenever I power it down and wait a few hours, especially at night, it has trouble starting again in the morning. When I turn it back on right away, everything functions normally. This problem began a few months ago after a rainy night when I left it off. There was silence when I pressed the power button, but my devices still received power—my motherboard didn't show any indicator light. At first, I suspected humidity was the culprit, since it would turn on once temperatures rose. To speed up booting, I tried using a hair dryer, though that wasn't a long-term fix. I also attempted to put it to sleep overnight, but it unexpectedly shut down (likely due to a power interruption). I went through several troubleshooting steps—re-seated RAM, verified connections, reset the CMOS battery—but the issue continued. I even shorted the motherboard pins, but it didn't help. Recently, after leaving it idle for some time, I found it working perfectly again, with all my files and tabs intact from the last session. The PC runs smoothly when on, except during gaming sessions where it sometimes freezes or restarts abruptly. This booting problem still confuses me. I'm unsure whether to turn it off tonight.

Specs: CPU – AMD Ryzen 5 5600, GPU – ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2070, RAM – Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4 3200MHz (2x8GB), Motherboard – Gigabyte GA-A320M-H, Power Supply – CoolerMaster MWE 550W V2-230v 80+ Bronze

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truji8tarifa
Member
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02-06-2022, 01:53 AM
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It's quite unusual. If you have an extra power supply unit, consider using it temporarily to check if the issue continues or resolves. If moisture is likely the cause, try adding silica gel packs inside your case—this helps absorb excess humidity. Be careful not to place them directly on metal or PCB components since they can be mildly corrosive. For added safety, especially with unstable power or frequent outages, investing in a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is a smart move. This provides essential backup but is often neglected.
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truji8tarifa
02-06-2022, 01:53 AM #2

It's quite unusual. If you have an extra power supply unit, consider using it temporarily to check if the issue continues or resolves. If moisture is likely the cause, try adding silica gel packs inside your case—this helps absorb excess humidity. Be careful not to place them directly on metal or PCB components since they can be mildly corrosive. For added safety, especially with unstable power or frequent outages, investing in a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is a smart move. This provides essential backup but is often neglected.

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SimplyyRaz
Member
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02-06-2022, 03:19 AM
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Shut off the device, detach the power cable, wait 15 seconds, then reconnect and restart. Does it activate immediately? This could indicate a faulty PSU or a blown capacitor on the motherboard or a short circuit.
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SimplyyRaz
02-06-2022, 03:19 AM #3

Shut off the device, detach the power cable, wait 15 seconds, then reconnect and restart. Does it activate immediately? This could indicate a faulty PSU or a blown capacitor on the motherboard or a short circuit.