Computer won't boot correctly (Post-Earthquake)

NapaRyhan

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Hello, so I live in Napa where we were recently hit very hard by a 6.0 earthquake. The earthquake knocked over my monitor and I just got a new one so I can actually check on my computer. The start up process goes like this: American Industries Screen, Bios, then Windows error screen. Whenever I try to start windows normally, it goes to a blue screen and then resets back to the first step in my computer's start up. I checked the inside and only found that the cooler was damaged but I could be wrong. I can't figure out how to fix my computer's booting issue so please can anyone help?
Additional Info: The computer was on the ground at the time of the earthquake and the Bios picks up everything (CPU, SSD, HDD, MOBO, etc.).
Case: NZXT Phantom
CPU: AMD FX-6350
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus
Motherboad: ASUS M5A97
RAM: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-1600
HDD:WD Caviar Blue 1TB 7200RPM
SSD: Some Samsung 120 GB model (Sorry I don't know)
GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 660
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze
Disc Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04
 

drumminandstuff93

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Sounds like your hard drive was damaged or data got corrupted somehow in the incident. I would try and get SMART readings on the drive and see if they're normal or not, and if the hard drive passes testing a Windows reinstall should solve the problem.

Another thing to check is that all the computer cables are seated properly.
 

NapaRyhan

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Thanks but I have to ask how to get a SMART reading? I'm still quite new to custom building computers and whatnot.
 

Th_Redman

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Here's a long shot...but just might do the trick. If you know what a CMOS battery is(the round watch-like battery found on your motherboard), take it out with a toothpick or something non-conductive, and keep it out for at least 15 minutes, then put back and fire up your comp. It's worked for me and once it's does booting up, go into your BIOS settings and check to re-enter the correct time(and any other settings on each BIOS screen) as it reverts back in time(like 1999 or something else), save settings and exit. Good luck. Hope it works for you.