You don’t have to run to the repair shop every time your PC ends up with an issue. Many of the common PC problems have a rather simple solution, and you can fix them yourself with a few simple steps.
To help you troubleshoot common PC problems yourself, I have listed 15 most common PC hardware problems and what your options are if you face any of them.
1. PC Overheating
A heating PC slows down the whole system and leads to frequent crashes. Additionally, PC components may also get permanently damaged due to constant exposure to heat.
There are two main reasons your PC heats up, i.e. either the cooling system isn’t working properly or the PC is heating to the point your cooling system can’t handle it anymore. In either case, I have written a comprehensive article on different solutions to handle an overheating PC. Do check it out.
2. Dysfunctional USB Port
If your USB port stops working, it’s not necessary that it’s broken. Below are some solutions that can fix this issue:
Method 1: Restart the PC
Restarting the PC is the answer to many problems, and it is a common solution to USB port problem as well.
Method 2: Uninstall USB port driver
Uninstalling the driver of the USB port will force Windows to reinstall it when you will restart the PC. This may fix the problem. Here is how to do it:
Press Windows + R keys and enter devmgmt.msc in the Run dialog to open the Device Manager.
Here, expand Universal Serial Bus controllers option.
Now right-click the entry USB Host Controller and then click on Uninstall.
Repeat this for all entries with USB Host Controller to uninstall drivers for all the USB ports.
Once deleted, restart the PC and Windows will automatically reinstall the drivers and fix any driver issues.
Method 3: Disable USB selective suspend
USB Selective Suspend is a Windows power saving feature that suspends unused or idle USB ports to conserve power. Sometimes it could stop a USB port from working. Here is how to disable it:
Press Windows + R keys and type powercfg.cpl in the Run dialog to open Windows Power options.
Here click on Change plan settings next to your current plan and then click on Change advanced power settings.
Now, expand USB settings and disable USB selective suspend setting.
Restart the PC to see if it fixes the USB port issue.
Note: This option should be kept enabled if you want to save battery power. If it doesn’t fix the USB port issue, then enable it again.
3. PC keeps disconnecting from WiFi
If your Wi-Fi is working fine but your PC keeps disconnecting from it, then your PC’s network card may not be receiving full power. Windows has a built-in power saver option that gives less power to the network card. You need to disable this feature:
Go to Advanced settings in the Power Options.
Here expand Wireless Adaptor Settings and then expand Power Saving Mode.
Set this to Maximum Performance.
4. PC beeps
The PC motherboard is smart enough to detect problems and sounds beeps in different rhythms to tell you. Here is an article on what it actually means when the PC beeps multiple times.
If the PC doesn’t start after the beeps, then it’s usually difficult to solve the problem yourself. However, I’m going to list down two of the most common problems due to which beeps occur, and thankfully, you can solve them yourself as well.
Problem 1: Out of place RAM
A problem I recently dealt with. If the RAM inside your PC gets loose or out of place, then your PC will beep 2-3 times and won’t boot at all. The solution is simple, open up the PC (laptop users should let an expert handle this) and reinsert the RAM. Here’s how:
Take out the RAM completely and clean any dirt inside the slot using a cotton bud.
Now insert back the RAM and put enough pressure on both ends to ensure it is fully inside.
Afterward, close the clips and make sure they’re properly locked. Even a slightly loose RAM will be unable to work.
This video should help you properly install the RAM
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