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[โ€“] [email protected] 16 points 13 hours ago (2 children)

Dead PC.

Unplug PC.

Lick finger.

Stick finger against 3 metal bits where cord goes on power supply.

Plug in PC.

PC works.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 9 hours ago

I had a similar issue where a dead PC was resurrected after swapping the power cable. It's never been a fix since, but I still try it.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 10 hours ago (2 children)
[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 7 hours ago

He fingered the socket of his PSU's IEC power connector. I suppose this worked because the plug had a loose connection and the moisture might have helped making that connection more solid

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 10 hours ago (1 children)
[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 5 hours ago

We've all tried it, be honest

Either this one had more luck or they're lying about the whole thing. Again...