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Computer issues (cont.)
9 years ago
So I've never worked on computers and was foolish and thought it was like any piece of hardware or tool. I was sorely mistaken. Here's the list of mistakes I can onviosly point out for people to laugh at :D
1. worked without grounding myself or the computer.
2. worked on carpet
3. directly handled the motherboard without protecting it.
4. took parts appart that shouldn't have been taken apart.
5. Trusted the words of people who also have no idea what they are doing (geek squad, not you guys)
So basically I worked on my computer on carpet! which can cause massive (for a sensitive piece of machinery as a motherboard) damage due to electromagnetic discharge. Static killed my cpu for sure. I'll have to do research on if my processor is damaged as well, but I can only assume it is. So I'll probably not have a computer for a while.
When I took the computer to geek squad they looked it over and took about as much care as I did. They poked and prodded at componets without grounding themselves and did a bunch of other things to it. They concluded, without any physical evidence, that my water cooling system had failed and leaked onto the motherboard. The problem with that is there is no evidence that had occurred and upon dismantling my computer to bare bones, I found they where wrong.
While seaching up more methods of repair I kept coming up with "keep yourself grounded" and a few other builder suggestions. I had alreadygiven up on the cpu and had gone to amizon to see about replacing things. I found people had issues with my motherboard and the BIOS and cmos acting up. I thought that was my problem because it sounded so similar to mine. Then about 2am I was looking at an static wristband that would help reduce ESDs. I was linked to a video by Microsoft that greatly explained how EDSs worked and how they damage sensitive equipment like motherboards. This openned my eyes and now I know, I killed my computer. Lesson is learned though as I will now go about the painstaking process of cleaning and assembling my computer from scratch once I get my motherboard and maybe a new processor. I'll do my research this time and make sure everything goes well. I am not one to take failure lightly.
Anyway I just want to say thank you to everyone who has assisted me thus far <3 I appreciate you taking time out of your day to help this silly foxy who has no clue what she was doing. Love all of you and wish I could give you all big hugs in thanks <3
1. worked without grounding myself or the computer.
2. worked on carpet
3. directly handled the motherboard without protecting it.
4. took parts appart that shouldn't have been taken apart.
5. Trusted the words of people who also have no idea what they are doing (geek squad, not you guys)
So basically I worked on my computer on carpet! which can cause massive (for a sensitive piece of machinery as a motherboard) damage due to electromagnetic discharge. Static killed my cpu for sure. I'll have to do research on if my processor is damaged as well, but I can only assume it is. So I'll probably not have a computer for a while.
When I took the computer to geek squad they looked it over and took about as much care as I did. They poked and prodded at componets without grounding themselves and did a bunch of other things to it. They concluded, without any physical evidence, that my water cooling system had failed and leaked onto the motherboard. The problem with that is there is no evidence that had occurred and upon dismantling my computer to bare bones, I found they where wrong.
While seaching up more methods of repair I kept coming up with "keep yourself grounded" and a few other builder suggestions. I had alreadygiven up on the cpu and had gone to amizon to see about replacing things. I found people had issues with my motherboard and the BIOS and cmos acting up. I thought that was my problem because it sounded so similar to mine. Then about 2am I was looking at an static wristband that would help reduce ESDs. I was linked to a video by Microsoft that greatly explained how EDSs worked and how they damage sensitive equipment like motherboards. This openned my eyes and now I know, I killed my computer. Lesson is learned though as I will now go about the painstaking process of cleaning and assembling my computer from scratch once I get my motherboard and maybe a new processor. I'll do my research this time and make sure everything goes well. I am not one to take failure lightly.
Anyway I just want to say thank you to everyone who has assisted me thus far <3 I appreciate you taking time out of your day to help this silly foxy who has no clue what she was doing. Love all of you and wish I could give you all big hugs in thanks <3
I built my current pc on the carpet, but I did ground myself by either touching or physically holding the computer case while grabbing parts.
ESD strap will come in handy if you forget to ground yourself, but don't worry. Shit happens and pc parts break. Not then end of the world.
A friend of mine had shit luck with the exact same pc build I'm currenly using. 1 the screws for his cooler were cut too small to hold it onto the MB (Great job Corsair) and once the pc was all set and ready to go the powersupply shorted out his motherboard (sparks, smoke and small flame from the ram sticks).
All in all, dont worry, stuff happens. Just have yourself grounded next time and work on a table if you are worried about the carpet.
Good luck with fixing you pc. I wish you the best.
In 2016? Not really.
You didn't kill it.
Neither did geek squad. Your motherboard died. Your CPU is fine. Just get a new mobo and you'll be up and running. X3 I can guarantee you yah can't build up enough static electricity for it to damage components.
Anyways, you have any idea what CPU you have? That way we can help you find a mobo.
But I'd rather be safe then sorry. I haven't gotten all my parts yet, but I basically have a brand new computer now haha. Once I get everything I'll be happy to put it all together and get it running *crosses fingers*