Windows 10: PC stuck at POST (Power-On Self-Test)

Hello

So i ran into a weird issue today. When i powered on my PC it got stuck at the POST (Power-On Self-Test) screen just before you enter the OS.

After 3-4 minutes it loaded into the OS. I had this issue back on Windows 7 also. I'm thinking it's the HDD. I have 2 HDDs :

1) Seagate 2TB SATA 3 HDD - 5 years old
2) Western Digital 250GB SATA 2 HDD - 13 years old

Could it be that my 13 year old WD 250GB is failing ?

This also happened back on Windows 7 but on Windows 7 if i remember right the POST stopped at checking the DVD WRITER and after a few minutes it got into the OS and back then i thought it was the DVD WRITER but i'm not so sure anymore.

Now it stopped after checking everything and had to wait 3-4 minutes. I tried restarting a few times to replicate the issue but i was unable to.

Also this does not happen every day, it's random like 1 time every 3 weeks or so.

Would really need some help with this because i don't know if my 13 year old HDD is the culprit. Someone told me older HDDs don't spin up right away and that's why it needs 3-4 minutes.

:)

 

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Wattman (and how to find and use it, like an overview, including profiles)
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Lost Power, now PC won't boot. Powers on and clicks.

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Stuck in Reboot loop after power cut

Hi,

We understand your concern and appreciate the time and effort that you have invested in to fix the issue.

Before we proceed, I would like you to state which troubleshooting steps have you performed bedsides the mentioned to fix the issue.

As per the description, I suspect that you might be stuck in a reboot loop. I suggest that you perform Power Drain and check if it helps

• Unplug the charger and remove the battery of your laptop, if using a desktop remove the power cord.
• Press and hold the Power button for 30sec
• Plug the charger/power cord and restart system

Hope this helps

Regards