Is my PC done for... anyone have ideas?

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So, I’m not the best with PC components or anything, but I left my PC on overnight, which I know I shouldn’t have done. When I came back this morning, the screen was frozen, and neither my mouse nor keyboard worked. The power button wouldn’t respond, so I had to flip the switch on the back. After turning it back on, the power button still didn’t work, and nothing happens except for a little orange blinking light on my Ethernet cable. I tried some solutions I found online, but nothing seems to work. Do I need to go to a professional shop, or is there something I can fix myself?

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Leaving it on overnight usually doesn’t hurt. It might just be a coincidence.

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Yeah, on a working PC, that shouldn’t cause any issues. Sometimes people leave them on to check if they’re stable, especially when overclocking.

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If it won’t boot, try unplugging it and removing the CMOS battery for about 5 minutes, then put it back and power it on.

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That sounds frustrating. The CMOS battery is the coin-shaped one on the motherboard, right? If it’s dead, could that stop it from starting?

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Yes, a dead CR2032 battery can definitely cause boot issues. Removing it and the power can sometimes clear things up.

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You might want to unplug everything from the back of the PC and just keep the keyboard and mouse connected. That could help narrow down the issue.

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I haven’t tried that yet. I’ll give it a go tomorrow after checking the CMOS battery.

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Have you thought about checking the RAM? Sometimes reseating it or trying one stick at a time can help.

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Good point. Just be sure to look at the motherboard manual to see which slot to use first.

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Also, cleaning inside the case can really help. Dust can cause overheating or connection issues.

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I’ve already tried cleaning it out, but I’ll check the connections again. Just want to avoid unnecessary costs.

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Have you checked if you are still under warranty? If not, maybe try contacting support for troubleshooting help.

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I’m not on a warranty anymore; I’ve had this PC for about 3 and a half years. It’s not the latest model, but it does what I need.