accidentally shorted power pins with jfp2

Dakshin

Reputable
Feb 28, 2014
37
0
4,540
My case has had a faulty power switch for a while now, and I've been using whatever metal I can to start it until I have the time to search for a new case.

This morning, I used a screw to start it, but I didn't notice a nut on the screw which made it wider. So when I tried to touch the pins with the screw, the nut touched a pin in jfp2 which is right next to it. I saw a bright spark near the screw. I then took the nut out of the screw and tried to start it but there's no response.
Have I destroyed my motherboard or is there still any chance of saving it?
I really need my computer back, so please anyone tell me how to fix it. Thanks!
 

Dakshin

Reputable
Feb 28, 2014
37
0
4,540
I didn't have any need of that. I just waited for a while and touched the power pins again(a little carefully this time) and the processor fans started spinning. But nothing came up on the display. Somehow, I got the idea of dust and I cleaned the motherboard thoroughly and it worked!
btw thank you so much