Troubleshooting a Lagging PC After a Minor Incident
Recently, I encountered an unexpected hiccup with my computer that I wanted to share, hoping to find some insights from fellow tech enthusiasts.
It all started when a five-pound dumbbell accidentally fell onto my computer’s system unit. Fortunately, the physical damage appears minimal with just a small dent on the case and a front panel that almost popped open. However, since the incident, I’ve noticed significant lagging and performance issues that have disrupted my usual workflow.
Prior to the mishap, my PC was running smoothly without any glitches. However, post-incident, I’m faced with troubling symptoms. Initially, when I boot the system, I receive an error message stating, “Operating System is missing.” This issue seems to resolve temporarily when I turn off the system and reboot it, but it’s a hassle I can’t ignore.
Curious about the internal workings, I decided to delve into the BIOS settings. To my surprise, I discovered that the CPU temperature was skyrocketing to an alarming 99 degrees Celsius. This is far beyond the normal operating range and raises concerns about potential overheating or damage.
As I navigate through this technical dilemma, I am reaching out to the community for guidance. If anyone has experienced similar issues or has insight on how to assess and fix potential hardware damage caused by impacts, your advice would be greatly appreciated.
I will keep you all updated as I seek solutions and work to restore my computer to its optimal performance. Thank you for your support!
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