Open-Loop Transit and Setup Troubleshooting

Complexity: Easy | Time: 15 min

Components or Cables May Shift During Transit: If your system isn’t powering on or is experiencing issues after unpacking, try these quick troubleshooting steps:

Check Internal Cables

• Open the side panel of your PC case.

• Gently press down on all visible power and data cables to ensure they're firmly connected.

• 24-Pin Main Power Cable: Located on the right-hand side of the motherboard

• CPU Power Cable: Found at the top-left corner of the motherboard

• GPU Power Cables: Connected to the graphics card

• SATA Cables: For hard drives and SATA SSDs.

Tip:

• Be cautious and avoid using excessive force.

• Ensure the PC is completely powered off and unplugged before touching any internal components.

For detailed instructions, check out the Internal Cable Check Guide

Reseat RAM

• Power off and unplug your PC

• Remove the side panel to access the RAM slots on the motherboard

• Release the clips holding the RAM sticks and gently remove them

• Re-insert the RAM sticks firmly until the clips click back into place

Tip:

• Handle RAM sticks by the edges to avoid static damage

• Make sure the notches on the RAM sticks align with the slots

For a step-by-step guide, check out How to Reseat RAM