How To Fix a PC That Doesn't Boot - Troubleshooting Tips

My friends PC stopped working, so I decided to make a video on my troubleshooting methods.

[TechSource]

A quick note about clearing the CMOS. There are motherboards that have a CLR_CMOS button right on it, so you don’t have to remove the GPU or battery to do it.

[pedropierre]

You know what sucks about being the tech guy in the family ? If you can’t fix it you’re on your own ☠️😂

[angelbear]

"im the main tech guy in my family"
*me showing my mom how to screenshot on her phone*

[Kemosopy]

Incredible! Not only did your build video walk me through my first PC but this video helped me clear a boot issue after several hours of troubleshooting. Awesome videos!

[hamidrezad]

You got me at “this is where you take your PC to a shop”. 😄

[axonsa]

Ok I’m literally troubleshooting my pc that won’t boot and you suddenly upload this.. speak of the devil


update: this video helped me!!

[MysticCharizard]

I freaked out thinking my mother board was fried but I came here, cleared the CMOS, and you wouldn't guess it... It's fixed. You are a life saver thank you.

[panthonyy]

I do not know how or why I never found your channel before (I guess YT algorithms are not that great). But I've got to say: you are one of the best teacher on this platform, RN. I've been building PCs for a while, and I am working in the tech industry, and you still managed to teach me things I didn't know . Love it, you got a new sub!/

[swishpronoob]

I'm the only tech guy in my family too, I feel your pain lol.

[gnacca]

This is actually a very good guide for throubleshooting
And i want to add some more tips:
• Usually when the pc does not start completely it's the PSU or MOBO
• If the fan spin but the computer does not want to start is usually RAM, CPU or GPU or MOBO
• New MOBO usually have some LEDs or 2 8 Segment Displays that can be used to troubleshoot faster (LEDs can be near CPU, RAM, PCIE or together in one of the side of the MOBO, and the 2 8 Segment displays give a unique code for the problem that can be searched online)
• If you use to troubleshoot a lot of pc save some MOBO speakers. Beep codes and Internet can help you troubleshoot faster
• CMOS can be cleared with CLR_CMOS in some motherboards which is usually a jumper or a button however sometimes the fastest way is to remove the battery for some second

Sorry for any grammar mistake, I'm Italian!

[joelmunoz]

I did this break down today and found out same thing power your video definitely gave me more confidence on my speculation of my issue with my PC. Thank you so very much

[LeopoldoCamposRomo-cmnu]

It's been three years since the release of the video, and today you saved me.
I was running a class via Google Meets, and an hour in the computer shuts down.
I try to turn it on, and the fans are on but no boot. After following your steps, the problem was one of four RAM sticks that I have.
I have already ordered a replacement. Thank you! Earned a like a subscribe for sure!

[_nikk]

I can’t express this enough how this channel is so easily comprehensible especially for people like me who are new to the pc building scene. Amazing content big ups!

[empirebaypeteify]

Thanks for the video. I started watching. Got to the bit about the battery. Changed the battery, and the computer is starting up. I cannot tell you how happy my son will be when he comes home and finds his computer fixed.

[ilsAndrew]

I know you probably won't ever read this, but I have been struggling to boot my pc, thinking I would need to take it in to the shop. After you showing me how to reset the CMOS I am now writing to you with my fully boot up pc. Thank you, sir. You have no idea how much you have helped me.

[stefanaweking]

i genuinely didn’t think it’d be that easy, I was stressing so much over how I thought I totaled my pc and resetting CMOS and setting oc settings back to stock was the solution, thank you sm 🙏🏻

[brunolopes]

Keep doing troubleshooting, since im a new builder i appreciate for sure in the future if i have some issues, keep up the good work, and ty for all the learnings!

[missmeow]

Thank you so much! You really helped my son and I fix his computer that wouldn't work! We only needed to check the RAM and it worked 🙂 Thanks again 😃

[co]

Thanks for the help. It was the battery in my case, thank goodness. Please keep up the good work helping people!

[taranology]

All his videos make me feel that:
"I AM A POOR GAMER"