Question My PC turned on with screwdriver method but after few seconds lost power and now won't turn on ?

Feb 19, 2025
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Today i turned on my PC with lighter cuz it has metal on it but after few seconds it just lost power and now wont start even with start button or screwdriver method with pins on motherboard.

please let me know where i stand, do i need to buy new motherboard or problem is something else? ty

PC Specs
Motherboard: idk
CPU: I7-9700k
GPU: GTX 1660 Super
CPU cooler: Intel
RAM: 16GB
SSD/HDD: idk
PSU: idk
Chassis:
Monitor: Xiamoi 34-inch
OS: Windows 11
 
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Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

When posting a thread of troubleshooting nature, it's customary to include your full system's specs. Please list the specs to your build like so:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
include the age of the PSU apart from it's make and model.

Moved thread from Motherboards section to Systems section.
 
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Today i turned on my PC with lighter cuz it has metal on it but after few seconds it just lost power and now wont start even with start button or screwdriver method with pins on motherboard.

please let me know where i stand, do i need to buy new motherboard or problem is something else? ty

PC Specs
Motherboard: idk
CPU: I7-9700k
GPU: GTX 1660 Super
CPU cooler: Intel
RAM: 16GB
SSD/HDD: idk
PSU: idk
Chassis:
Monitor: Xiamoi 34-inch
OS: Windows 11
Measure PSU voltages, or borrow another PSU, or both.