pc won't start during cold (no POST , BIOS)

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how many sticks of rams do you have? if you have two or more try stating pc with only one stick and see. most common cause of such problem is ram, also it would help if you tell us your pc specs.
 
Smh said:
my psu is under warranty so I can get it replaced/fixed if I am sure its the psu which is causing problem. But the thing is I am not able to replicate the issue when I take my pc to repair shop which makes me look like a fool.
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Why not make a video of the issue at home and then show it at the repair shop.
 
Did try plugging your PC in different room and switch, keep it there for sometime, see if it works !
 
Do a RAM test. Get your computer cleaned if its not (mobo and thermal paste reapplied). Check temps
 

I have two mini PC. Both worked good few years but now can't start if they are cold. Last year I moved to area with humid climate and problems start after 9 month. One PC starts failing two mons ago and requere preheat with heat gun to start. Another PC start after warming up itself for several minutes.

I found an area on motherboard which I have to warm up to let my computer to start. That exact area has a MOSFET 4901NF on one side and small CMD 330mF capacitor on other side. Which one of parts failing I have no idea.
 
Yes, its the humidity causing corrosion slowly and short circuit sometimes which damages the pc. I gave up desktop and got a laptop as you can have some flexibility to use it at a place with less humidity, after using keep it in a bag so it won't remain in a open place. Also buy some extended warranty and be tension free.
 
HP Laptop - 15s-eq0024au

15"
Ryzen 5 3500U
8 gb ram (6gb usable, 2 is reserved for graphics card)
512 ssd
Intergrated amd vega graphics
MS office + windows 10 home

This model has become very hard to find now. Last month it was available for 41-42k. Now HP has launched a 14" laptop with same exact specs but priced at 48-49k 🙄 . On Amazon flipkart price keeps varying between 45-49k if it is available.

I paid 45k with 3 yrs next business day doorstep warranty from HP, a free bag 😛 and 5% cashback about 2k which will be credited after 90 days.
 
@Samuel if you want something better than this go for ryzen7 or if you prefer Dell then their most models have intel. Right now most laptops are way overpriced.

When I visited Nehru place it was so crowded at 2 stores I couldn't even enter.

Dell Inspiron Ryzen 5 Quad Core 3500U - (8 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 10 Home) Inspiron 3505 Laptop Rs.52895 Price in India - Buy Dell Inspiron Ryzen 5 Quad Core 3500U - (8 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 10 Home) Inspiron 3505 Laptop Silver Online - Dell : Flipkart.com this was my first choice but everyone who got this is complaining about mouse freeze issue, sound issue.

After looking at all models available in Dell store decided to go for HP.
 
I prefer 14" laptops. My priority is lightweight with little to no compromises on performance. And this is one reason I was leaning towards getting an M1 MacBook. But, I am still exploring my options so that I can avoid switching from windows.
 
If 8gb is fine for you and don't intend to upgrade, you can get a Lenovo Slim series laptop. It's R7, don't recall graphics , 512 gb nvme, 14" screen.
Geeky Ranjit has made a review it.. watch it to get a rough idea about the laptop.
Or for future proofing, get a 16 gb variant.
Damn, they had to solder the ram on Mobo else it would have been a perfect buy..
 

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