Had a client bring in a gaming PC that kept shutting down, they'd replaced the power supply twice before coming in. The problem? A single loose screw under the motherboard.

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Actually, a loose screw like that is a classic short circuit. It bridges connections on the motherboard that should NOT touch. That tiny metal contact can absolutely cause random shutdowns.

willow_ellis13d ago

Wait, was the screw just rattling around or did it actually cause a short?