Question Motherboard stopped recognising CPU

[Gallahron]

Motherboard: MSI PC Pro Z370

After just over a year of working fine my motherboard has stopped recognising the CPU (the EZ debug light for CPU stays on and the machine doesn't post). The issue started a week ago however at that point the computer would turn on if switched off at the power supply for a few minutes it would turn on. Now, on the other hand, the machine refuses to turn on at all even after a full power off.

I believe this could be to do with me accidentally shorting out one of the USB ports by screwing around with a disassembled keyboard.

I have tried swapping out the CMOS battery and removing all of the front USB port connections to the motherboard.

 

[sizzling]

Failing to recognise the cpu and having to switch the psu off for a few minutes would point to a motherboard failure.

Having to switch off the psu for a few minutes usually points to a psu or motherboard issue but the cpu problems do point to motherboard.

 

[Gallahron]

Failing to recognise the cpu and having to switch the psu off for a few minutes would point to a motherboard failure.

Is there any chance of me being able to fix it?

 

[sizzling]

Is there any chance of me being able to fix it?

I highly doubt it. If there was visible signs of which components have failed a professional might be able to fix it but I would expect a new motherboard to be significantly cheaper.

Trouble is this is an educated guess, you will only know if it’s the motherboard by trying a different one.

 

[Gallahron]

I highly doubt it. If there was visible signs of which components have failed a professional might be able to fix it but I would expect a new motherboard to be significantly cheaper.

Trouble is this is an educated guess, you will only know if it’s the motherboard by trying a different one.

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuck, Ok, Thanks for the help