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Hi, I eventually confirmed that the problem was actually being caused by humidity. With the winter start, the humidity was lower and the PC started turning on. I then bought a hygrometer and measured the humidity. In one hotter day it failed to turn on with the humidity at 67%! I powered on the...

Just some story to enlighten the day!:) Many years ago, as an Engineering Manager, in IBM Brazil Sumaré Plant, I was part of a team that reviewed the project of a mainframe that was going to be manufactured in our plant. During the manufacturing technical review meeting in IBM Endicott...

Thanks, Ralston18!

Thanks for your recommendations. 128.8 volts may not necessarily be a problem. It has never been a problem with an older PC. However, it oscillate along the time But, as measure it is always within the range [115 v , 130 v]. With some acceptance for minor peaks up to 10%. The specs may be...

Just to complement the information: Therefore the PC - and the disk drive in particular is now taking the hits that are physically damaging the drive and/or corrupting data. Just to avoid any doubt about the UPS, I just, once again, bypassed it and connect the PC directly to the power outlet...

Just to complement my answer: You asked: "Summary: Get the electrical system inspected and checked. All circuits, outlets, and connected devices." I inspected and checked the electrical system and all circuits, outlets and connected devices. Everything is OK.

Update your post to include full system hardware specs and OS information. The link below have most of information you asked and then some... PandreHardware Include PSU: make, model, wattage, age, condition (original to build, new, refurbished, used)? Maker: MyMax Model: ATX 500W 80+ Bronze...

Correction. I tried the hair drier for about 5 minutes and the PC powered on. The first time I only tried for two to three minutes.

Yes. The lights on the motherboards are on.

I bought and installed a new CMOS battery. No effect whatsoever!

In my opinion is not a contact as I have moved and even punched the case but it did not hang or displayed any error message!

Yes, to several others.