First of all, I am new to this website other than reading various threads for advice. This being said, I'm sorry if the formatting is wrong.
So my computer was working normally until my brother, who was vacuuming, unplugged the extension cord which led to the surge protector that my computer was plugged into. A few hours later, I attempted to turn it on and there was lots of sparks in the back, along with the loud noise that accompanies such things. With a sinking heart, I tried the power button again but it would not turn on.
Other possibly relevant information: my computer sits on carpet, so the culprit very possibly could have been static electricity. My question is not so much how it happened, but what can I do to fix it. I am thinking from one similar thread that the motherboard may be fried. I have not tried anything in the way of troubleshooting based on the fact that I do not know where to start.
If you need any more information, please ask. Thank you in advance for your help.
So my computer was working normally until my brother, who was vacuuming, unplugged the extension cord which led to the surge protector that my computer was plugged into. A few hours later, I attempted to turn it on and there was lots of sparks in the back, along with the loud noise that accompanies such things. With a sinking heart, I tried the power button again but it would not turn on.
Other possibly relevant information: my computer sits on carpet, so the culprit very possibly could have been static electricity. My question is not so much how it happened, but what can I do to fix it. I am thinking from one similar thread that the motherboard may be fried. I have not tried anything in the way of troubleshooting based on the fact that I do not know where to start.
If you need any more information, please ask. Thank you in advance for your help.