Posts for: #Psu

Why does my computer keep restarting by itself?

#kirksville  #random restart  #psu  #drivers  Why does my computer keep restarting by itself?

A few angles:

  • Power supply sagging under load or bad DC jack (laptops).
  • Thermal shutdowns from poor cooling or dried paste.
  • Faulty RAM or unstable XMP/overclocks.
  • Driver or kernel crashes; check Event Viewer for BugCheck entries.
  • Short circuits from a loose standoff or debris inside the case.

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What it might be (likely causes)

  • Power delivery problems
    A PSU that’s aging, underrated, or tripping OCP (over‑current protection) can reboot the system under GPU/CPU spikes. On laptops, a loose/burned DC jack or a failing charger can cause momentary brownouts.

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Why won’t my computer turn on at all?

#kirksville  #no power  #psu  #motherboard  Why won’t my computer turn on at all?

Start simple:

  • Power strip or outlet fault; try a different known-good outlet.
  • For desktops, check PSU switch, 24-pin and CPU 8-pin connections.
  • For laptops, test with battery removed (if possible) and adapter only.
  • Look for liquid damage or burnt smells near DC jack/VRMs.
  • Motherboard short from standoff or debris.

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What it might be (likely causes)

  • No AC or a tripped power path
    Dead outlet, tripped power strip, or a PSU rocker switch in the O position. On laptops, a failed charger or loose DC jack can present as “totally dead.”

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