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From Speccy;
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[li]E:\ has a few SMART errors, disconnect the drive and see if anything changes[/li][li]C:\ is down to 21GB of free space, clean that up to improve Windows operations[/li][li]There are two newer BIOS updates since your current one of R02-B0[/li][/ul]
In case memory is to blame, remove both sticks, wipe their contact pins, their motherboard slots, and their circuitry boards with a soft bristled brush. Just put one stick back in and test. If no issues, remove and try the other. If issues, try the other mobo slots.
From MTB;
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[li]remove the ACER bloatware programs[/li][/ul]
To confirm, with the GPU removed and running on one screen, the PC works fine?
If so, can you get your hands on another graphics card for testing purposes?
i cannot enter uefi firmware to flash bios. when pressing f12 to enter boot menu, only windows boot manager pops up. but once i press it, it just boots into windows like normally. ive researched several forums but nothing helps. i cant remove the cmos battery, nor want to, as it can cause further issues if not done by a professional with necessary tools.
Inside your case, on the motherboard, is the CMOS battery that supplies power to BIOS when the PC is off.
If it has the standard CR2032 type button cell battery, there is no special tool required, it simply flicks out by using anything like a small flat head screwdriver, nail file, tweezers, etc.
You can still try the other suggestions, disconnect E:\ drive, cleanup C:\ drive with either CCleaner (free version) or Glary Disk Cleaner.
Originally posted by Clarkender
i even removed it whilst the pc is running
NEVER EVER do this!!!
Power is running through the circuitry and when you yank out components you have no way of controlling how the power is drained, or even if you cause a short as you lift the GPU out of it’s slot at an angle. This goes with anything connected to the motherboard - turn off first, unplug from wall, press power button to discharge the capacitors, then work on the PC.
Inside your case, on the motherboard, is the CMOS battery that supplies power to BIOS when the PC is off.
If it has the standard CR2032 type button cell battery, there is no special tool required, it simply flicks out by using anything like a small flat head screwdriver, nail file, tweezers, etc.
You can still try the other suggestions, disconnect E:\ drive, cleanup C:\ drive with either CCleaner (free version) or Glary Disk Cleaner.
NEVER EVER do this!!!
Power is running through the circuitry and when you yank out components you have no way of controlling how the power is drained, or even if you cause a short as you lift the GPU out of it’s slot at an angle. This goes with anything connected to the motherboard - turn off first, unplug from wall, press power button to discharge the capacitors, then work on the PC.
got it.
i cannot remove the cmos battery. its stuck underneath some plastic on its sides.
At the top of that picture, those two black plastics lugs with the gap in between, that is where I would be inserting something small and flick that battery out with.
OK, cool.
So why are you removing the battery for.
And it looks like you could really do with a can of compressed air or an air compressor (if Dad has one) and blow out the dust build up.
If you are going to blow out dust, there are things to consider first, so let us know, don’t go charging in and making things worse like I fear you could have already done by ripping out the GPU mid-use.
OK, cool.
So why are you removing the battery for.
And it looks like you could really do with a can of compressed air or an air compressor (if Dad has one) and blow out the dust build up.
If you are going to blow out dust, there are things to consider first, so let us know, don’t go charging in and making things worse like I fear you could have already done by ripping out the GPU mid-use.
to reset bios.
listen, ive done screwed myself.
i broke a bit of the top plastic so i couldnt put the battery back in without it flinging out, so i removed the little metal thing sitting on the back thinking itd help me sit the battery in, but since theres no plastic in the top to hold it down, my pc will not power whatsover
A big part of doing things yourself is knowing when you are out of your depth and need to get help.
We have all been there, starting at knowing nothing and learning as we go.
You seem to be charging blindly ahead - like ripping out the GPU mid-use, and now the CMOS battery.
I thought you had the PC running fine, when the GPU was removed. This would indicate the GPU is your issue, or at least the first thing to replace.
Try getting your hands on another one if you can, like a friend, family, spare, or neighbour’s PC.
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