{"id":41535,"date":"2026-04-23T15:58:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T12:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/?p=41535"},"modified":"2026-04-27T07:33:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T04:33:01","slug":"how-to-diagnose-a-dead-pc-complete-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/how-to-diagnose-a-dead-pc-complete-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Diagnose a Dead PC: Complete Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"531\">A completely unresponsive computer \u2014 often called a \u201cdead PC\u201d \u2014 is one of the most serious <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/5-beeps-on-pc-startup-cpu-error-fix\/\">hardware<\/a> problems. The system may show:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"608\">\n<li data-section-id=\"pqmqpi\" data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"545\">no power<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1on7vpg\" data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"559\">no lights<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gwf3n7\" data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"571\">no fans<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"i4lqbk\" data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"608\">or minimal response with <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-post-complete-diagnostic-guide\/\">no boot<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"727\">This situation can be caused by multiple components, and incorrect diagnosis often leads to unnecessary replacements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"865\">This guide provides a <strong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"790\">complete dead <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-restarts-randomly-causes-and-fix\/\">pc<\/a> diagnostic process<\/strong>, used by technicians, to identify the exact cause quickly and efficiently.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"870\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1oqk01u\" data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"901\">What Does a \u201cDead PC\u201d Mean<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"958\">A dead <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-restarts-randomly-causes-and-fix\/\">PC<\/a> typically falls into one of these categories:<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"tcjr1v\" data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"982\">1. No Power at All<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1026\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1fo0mqs\" data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"998\">no fan spin<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"oyrhzr\" data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1010\">no LEDs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"haxnyi\" data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1026\">no response<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1rh0wra\" data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1048\">2. Partial Power<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1105\">\n<li data-section-id=\"gqgtjq\" data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1062\">fans spin<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"urmk2h\" data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1081\">lights turn on<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1p8947t\" data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1105\">but <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-post-complete-diagnostic-guide\/\">no boot<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-display-fix\/\">POST<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"8zipqp\" data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1127\">3. Power Cycling<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1159\">\n<li data-section-id=\"metwio\" data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1159\">turns on and off repeatedly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1207\">Each scenario points to different root causes.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1212\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"3iiofb\" data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1241\">Core Components Involved<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1283\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-restarts-randomly-causes-and-fix\/\">PC<\/a> requires these components to start:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1375\">\n<li data-section-id=\"nof5yr\" data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1307\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-restarts-under-load-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">PSU<\/a> (power supply)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11qxt3v\" data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1323\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-post-complete-diagnostic-guide\/\">motherboard<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16wzxda\" data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1331\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-restarts-under-load-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">CPU<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17a0h06\" data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1339\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/how-to-choose-ram-complete-guide-for-performance\/\">RAM<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3fetgn\" data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1375\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-restarts-under-load-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">GPU<\/a> (if no integrated graphics)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1432\">Failure in any of these can stop the system completely.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1437\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"9tk1s5\" data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1481\">Step-by-Step Dead PC Diagnostic Process<\/h2>\n<hr data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1486\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"q4jfzv\" data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1520\">Step 1: Check External Power<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1543\">Before anything else:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1610\">\n<li data-section-id=\"jiymbt\" data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1567\">verify power cable<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1m0iz3v\" data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1588\">test wall outlet<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cpg7kt\" data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1610\">check power strip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1615\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"12lf4pw\" data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1653\">Step 2: Test PSU (Critical Step)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1701\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-restarts-under-load-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">PSU<\/a> is the most common cause of a dead <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-restarts-randomly-causes-and-fix\/\">PC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1713\">Check for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1769\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1qqw3mr\" data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1733\">no fan movement<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1lrzrgm\" data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1769\">no response when pressing power<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1784\">Test methods:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1867\">\n<li data-section-id=\"79tfnj\" data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1799\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-restarts-under-load-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">PSU<\/a> tester<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1v9y8sj\" data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1835\">paperclip test (advanced users)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7t2o57\" data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1867\">swap with known working <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-restarts-under-load-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">PSU<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1872\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"eh45z9\" data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1920\">Step 3: Check Motherboard Power Indicators<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1931\">Look for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1964\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1yqsdoy\" data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1947\">standby <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/led-headlights-the-future-of-automotive-lighting\/\">LED<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vwlkok\" data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1964\">debug lights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2002\">No light \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-restarts-under-load-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">PSU<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-not-turning-on-complete-diagnosis-guide\/\">motherboard issue<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2007\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"4y584k\" data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2049\">Step 4: Minimal Boot (Breadboarding)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2080\">Remove all components except:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2115\">\n<li data-section-id=\"16wzxda\" data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2089\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-restarts-under-load-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">CPU<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ou9dv8\" data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2107\">one <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/how-to-choose-ram-complete-guide-for-performance\/\">RAM<\/a> stick<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"175nt26\" data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2115\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-restarts-under-load-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">PSU<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2139\">Test outside the case.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2144\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"3ol3hv\" data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2166\">Step 5: Test RAM<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2202\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1bgiyid\" data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2185\">try one stick<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ljff4p\" data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2202\">change slots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2235\">Faulty <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/how-to-choose-ram-complete-guide-for-performance\/\">RAM<\/a> can prevent startup.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2240\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ulsgom\" data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2274\">Step 6: Check CPU and Socket<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2336\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1iarlrc\" data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2290\">remove <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-restarts-under-load-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">CPU<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17cyz0c\" data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2316\">inspect for bent pins<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"14sxjer\" data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2336\">reseat properly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2341\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"y2zcd9\" data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2364\">Step 7: Check GPU<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2392\">If no integrated graphics:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2436\">\n<li data-section-id=\"n4m7fb\" data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2414\">test another <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-restarts-under-load-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">GPU<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1yxhw29\" data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2436\">remove and reseat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2441\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"abf8no\" data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2465\">Step 8: Reset BIOS<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2509\">\n<li data-section-id=\"4fnj69\" data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2490\">remove <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/cmos-battery-dead-symptoms-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">CMOS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/cmos-battery-dead-symptoms-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">battery<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1va5hxw\" data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2509\">clear settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2514\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"9gabl4\" data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2554\">Step 9: Inspect for Short Circuits<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2570\">Common causes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2620\">\n<li data-section-id=\"6j5a1n\" data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2603\">incorrect standoff placement<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yxw46p\" data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2620\">loose screws<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2625\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"19e70fo\" data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2666\">Diagnostic Flow (Professional Logic)<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2817\">\n<li data-section-id=\"3eahoc\" data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2701\">No power \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-restarts-under-load-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">PSU<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-post-complete-diagnostic-guide\/\">motherboard<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4g8mqc\" data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2747\">Power but no <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-display-fix\/\">POST<\/a> \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/how-to-choose-ram-complete-guide-for-performance\/\">RAM<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-restarts-under-load-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">CPU<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-post-complete-diagnostic-guide\/\">motherboard<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dka7l7\" data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2779\">Display issues \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-restarts-under-load-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">GPU<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/how-to-choose-ram-complete-guide-for-performance\/\">RAM<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1afl0r0\" data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2817\">Restart loop \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-restarts-under-load-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">PSU<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/cpu-overheating-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">overheating<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2822\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"csfyww\" data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2858\">Most Common Causes of a Dead PC<\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1gdqisv\" data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2878\">1. PSU Failure<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2899\">Most frequent issue.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"2904\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1iuwm21\" data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2932\">2. Motherboard Failure<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"2952\">Second most common.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"2957\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"p14wdy\" data-start=\"2959\" data-end=\"2976\">3. Faulty RAM<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"2991\">Prevents <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-display-fix\/\">POST<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"2996\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1dvvaq8\" data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3015\">4. CPU Issues<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3034\">Rare but critical.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3039\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1jf6nz0\" data-start=\"3041\" data-end=\"3061\">5. Short Circuit<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3062\" data-end=\"3079\">Often overlooked.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3084\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1s23yk3\" data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3119\">Advanced Diagnostic Techniques<\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"59k74i\" data-start=\"3121\" data-end=\"3140\">Voltage Testing<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3178\">Using multimeter to verify <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-restarts-under-load-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">PSU<\/a> rails.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3183\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"wrb7jt\" data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3199\">POST Cards<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3237\">Used to read <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-post-complete-diagnostic-guide\/\">motherboard<\/a> debug <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/obd2-winter-codes-what-they-mean-and-why-they-appear\/\">codes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3239\" data-end=\"3242\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"omxk98\" data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3266\">Component Swapping<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3267\" data-end=\"3299\">Most reliable real-world method.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3304\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"105xm0f\" data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3329\">How to Fix a Dead PC<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3331\" data-end=\"3444\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1sqnc0i\" data-start=\"3331\" data-end=\"3346\">replace <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-restarts-under-load-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">PSU<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4q796x\" data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3369\">replace faulty <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/how-to-choose-ram-complete-guide-for-performance\/\">RAM<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"tv0r5j\" data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3403\">repair or replace <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-post-complete-diagnostic-guide\/\">motherboard<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1q9pm8q\" data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3418\">reseat <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-restarts-under-load-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">CPU<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5hml4s\" data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3444\">remove short circuits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3449\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"ffbs2u\" data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3481\">How Serious Is This Problem<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3505\">Severity: <strong data-start=\"3493\" data-end=\"3505\">Critical<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3507\" data-end=\"3591\">\n<li data-section-id=\"wllc3e\" data-start=\"3507\" data-end=\"3526\">system unusable<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vogigw\" data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3553\">often <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-post-complete-diagnostic-guide\/\">hardware failure<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9d1iox\" data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3591\">may require component replacement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3596\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1hryhf7\" data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3604\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"6vcsqu\" data-start=\"3606\" data-end=\"3653\">What is the most common cause of a dead PC?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3655\" data-end=\"3676\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-then-off-causes-and-fix\/\">Power supply failure<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3681\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1hhtwag\" data-start=\"3683\" data-end=\"3720\">Can a motherboard cause no power?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3722\" data-end=\"3775\">Yes. 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