Hello all,

My computer recently crashed (seemingly), happened over a few days. Seemed like a malware of sorts.
Since I have little time to fix, i continued using it in safe mode. Then it wouldn't start and made a beeping sound when I tried. So I checked the RAM and found ONE of them just barely out of its slot.
If it was a prank it was a good one, to make it gradually come out. I did even think of reinstalling the OS.
Anyways, while opening the cabinet I noticed a switch that would go off when I opened the side panel. Don't remember seeing this before.
I was WONDERING why there should be a switch there and couldn't come up with a reasonable explanation.
Any ideas?The switch may deactivate power to the motherboard, so that the computer cannot be started if the CASE is open. This is done, on certain brands, as a safety precaution.But I am WORKING now with the panel open, so it must be deactivated if you are RIGHT. Do you think it might be a bios option?Possible. Probably not.

Might be a way to use a clamp or tape to keep the switch depressed in the on position.

Be careful.The documentation may say that sit is for intrusion detect.Yes -- I forgot about that. Then you may just get a message that the case has been opened.If the machine has a chassis intrusion switch then YES there will be an option in the BIOS to turn it on/off...