Motherboard, CPU, RAM and power troubleshooting

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Diagnose motherboard faults such as no POST, no power, burning smell, swollen capacitors, onboard device failure, intermittent shutdowns and front-panel connection issues.
Troubleshoot CPU-related problems including overheating, improper seating, missing or failed cooling, throttling, unsupported processor symptoms and shutdowns under load.

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Resolve power problems involving bad power supply, incorrect voltage selection where applicable, insufficient wattage, failed power connectors, dead outlet, tripped protection device and loose internal power connections.

Interpret startup indicators such as beep codes, diagnostic LEDs, vendor splash behaviour and POST error messages to narrow probable causes.

Select appropriate corrective actions including reseating components, verifying known-good power, checking cooling and airflow, replacing failed parts, updating firmware when relevant and avoiding unnecessary replacement.

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