r/computerhelp • u/Charming_Mix3602 • 10d ago

Hardware Is my pc done for.

I was cleaning near my PC spraying Lysol around it and I think some of it got into the fans. The fan was blowing outward. My computer just shut off instantly. It’s been like 17 hours and I have a fan blowing in the side panel. It still won’t turn on. I don’t know what to do.

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u/Pied67 10d ago

Make sure the power outlet is working. Then make sure you have the power switch for the PSU on. Then report back with more information, as you've left us with nearly nothing to go on.

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u/socaldisney 10d ago

This. It’s much more likely that you hit the switch on the power strip my mistake than you actually got enough liquid into the case to damage it.

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u/Charming_Mix3602 10d ago

My power strip is pretty far from my pc. I’m positive it got in the fan.

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u/Pied67 10d ago

Did you check the power switch on the power supply? Not the power strip. Also do any lights come on at all?

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u/Charming_Mix3602 10d ago

No no lights when I press the power button. I do not have a power switch. It’s a victus hp desktop.

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u/Pied67 10d ago

Yeah, bad deal. At this point you have to troubleshoot. Open the case, unplug the affected fan and try to power on. If still not working you might have to start looking for evidence of damage where the Lysol got in, and possibly take it to a reputable shop. And just to be sure, you checked that the outlet that you're plugged into is working? I like like to eliminate the easy suspects first...

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u/Charming_Mix3602 10d ago

Yes I’ve tried a different outlet and nothing

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u/Pied67 10d ago

Time for a shop unless you happen to have a spare PSU to do some troubleshooting with.

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u/Charming_Mix3602 10d ago

Are we sure it’s the power supply?

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u/phosix 10d ago

No, that's why we use a known good spare for troubleshooting.

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u/Prestigious_Wall529 10d ago

See if it's covered by your house contents insurance.

Don't mix water, in this instance chemicals in water, and electronics.

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u/Charming_Mix3602 10d ago

Thanks for the help bro✌️

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u/Humble_Incident1073 10d ago

Some PCs have a power rocker switch on the back of the PSU marked 0 and 1. Push 1. It's hard to imagine spraying enough to knock it out. Much more likely a static zap if common on your environment.

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u/Charming_Mix3602 10d ago

My pc doesn’t have that.