PCs are great when they work as intended but they can also be frustrating when they don't. Most issues encountered on a PC are software related, however, once in a while they may have hardware related issues as well.
This guide will help you resolve some of the hardware issues you may encounter with your PC.
2. Check Power
Please make sure the wall socket or power strip you are using is powering up other devices.
For a desktop PC:
The power cable looks like below.
Make sure one end is properly plugged into a working power socket.
Make sure the other end is properly plugged into the power supply on the rear side of the PC.
Some power supplies have an I/O switch. Ensure this is set to the on position. If the I (1) is pressed in, it means the power supply is turned on. If the O (2) is pressed in, the power supply is not powered on.
For a laptop PC:
The power adapter looks like below:
One connector (1) plugs into the laptop
The other connector (2) plugs into the power socket
And sometimes, a third (3) connector plugs into the adapter itself
Make sure all connectors are plugged in properly.
3. Discharge Capacitors
If you have a desktop computer, unplug the tower from the power outlet. If it is a laptop computer, unplug its charger.
If you have a laptop with a removable battery, remove the battery as well. Flip the lock switch then pull the battery out. Certain laptops may have a second lock switch that needs to be held while removing the battery.
Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds then release it.
If you removed the battery from a laptop, you can insert it back in it's place and lock it in.
Plug the computer back into the power outlet and press the power button to turn it on.
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