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List the common symptoms of problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPUs, and power?

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  • Unexpected shutdowns
  • System lockups
  • POST code beeps
  • Blank screen on bootup
  • BIOS time and setting resets
  • Attempts to boot to incorrect device
  • Continuous reboots
  • No Power
  • Overheating
  • Loud noise
  • Intermittent device failure
  • Fans spin but no power to other devices indicator lights
  • Smoke
  • Burning smell
  • Proprietary crash screens (BSoD, Pin Wheel)
  • Distended capacitors
  • Log entries and error messages