Troubleshooting Computer Lag After an Accidental Impact

Accidents happen, and sometimes they can have unexpected consequences on our electronic devices. Recently, I encountered an unfortunate incident where a five-pound dumbbell fell onto my computer’s system unit, leading to significant lagging issues that I’m still trying to resolve.

Before this mishap, my PC was functioning flawlessly. However, post-impact, I noticed a small dent on the case, and the front panel appeared to dislodge slightly. Despite these physical alterations, the real concern emerged when I attempted to boot the system. Initially, I received a notification indicating that the “Operating System is missing.” This error persisted sporadically, prompting me to power off the machine and restart it repeatedly, hoping for a miracle.

I delved into the BIOS settings for troubleshooting, but my lack of expertise in this area left me feeling overwhelmed. To make matters worse, I noticed an alarming spike in the CPU temperature, reaching a staggering 99 degrees Celsius during boot attempts. This raised further questions about whether the impact might have affected internal components or connections.

As I embark on this journey to diagnose and fix the issues stemming from this accident, I’m seeking advice and insights on the potential causes and solutions. Have you experienced similar troubles after an unexpected impact on your hardware? If so, what steps did you take to restore your system’s performance? Your thoughts and recommendations would be greatly appreciated as I navigate this frustrating situation.