PC not turning on unless I touch it

[mekipekilainen]

I have just built my first system and at first, everything appeared to work just fine. However, the other day when I went to turn on the computer it wouldn't boot unless I literally held my finger against it. So I pretty much have to touch it or else it will just turn off (the fans start ramping up but after a few seconds it turns off). I wasn't able to find anything about my problem online and if you have any suggestions or solutions please let me know.

[Zob]

it sounds like its shorting out? i have literally never heard of this so i have no advice... sorry man good luck on ur journey.

[mekipekilainen]

2 hours ago, Zob said:

it sounds like its shorting out? i have literally never heard of this so i have no advice... sorry man good luck on ur journey.

Well thanks but the computer is running fine when i get it started. Im really confused.

 

[Retro_Unlimited]

Has the power cord been plugged in all the way? This could be a fire hazard and should be the first thing you check.

Did you connect the power switch wires firmly into the motherboard?

[mekipekilainen]

On 1/27/2021 at 10:54 PM, Retro_Unlimited said:

Has the power cord been plugged in all the way? This could be a fire hazard and should be the first thing you check.

Did you connect the power switch wires firmly into the motherboard?

 

On 1/27/2021 at 10:49 PM, Keith W said:

Check all you cables/wiring are secure and properly seated 

I reinstalled all wires and for now it seems like it's working fine. However, it's possible that this issue might reappear again and if so I'll come back for help