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Please tell me I didn't fry my PC. (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 3 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I was trying to fix my Dad's PS3 (he recently passed away) nothing was working, so I connected the HDD from the PS3 into my PC. Upon plugging in the SATA cable, the entire PC shut off. I unplugged the HDD, but now when I power on the PC, the fans just run at max speed and nothing else happens. I don't know how to troubleshoot this problem.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (3 children)

I plugged the HDD in WHILE the PC was on (yes, I know, what a fucking moron).

I don't know what to do.

Update: was able to find a local place that knows what they are doing. Turns out I fried the North Bridge 🙄. Got a new MoBo in the way. I hope I can get away with just a plug and play.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 days ago

Hey, we do it with external HDDs. Mistakes happen.

I hope this works out for you.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago

There’s nothing wrong with doing this. A motherboard that doesn’t support sata hot swap is by far the exception not the rule. I have never encounter a board in the last 10 years that doesn’t support this.

[–] [email protected] -5 points 3 days ago

Why did you even think of doing that?