Hardware Diagnostics + Troubleshooting

🔍 Byte Bunker: Hardware Diagnostics + Troubleshooting

🧠 Initial Assessment & Issue Mapping

• Conduct a full system check to identify symptoms (e.g. freezing, BSOD, slow boot, overheating)

• Interview the user to understand usage patterns and recent changes

• Map out potential root causes across hardware, drivers, and firmware

🧪 Component-Level Diagnostics

• CPU: Check for thermal throttling, voltage irregularities, and core performance

• GPU: Run stress tests, check VRAM integrity, and monitor rendering stability

• RAM: Use tools like MemTest86 to detect faulty memory blocks

• Storage: Scan SSD/HDD for bad sectors, SMART health, and read/write speeds

• Motherboard: Inspect for capacitor damage, BIOS issues, and chipset faults

• PSU: Test voltage output and stability under load

• Cooling System: Evaluate fan RPM, airflow, and thermal paste condition

🧰 Troubleshooting & Fixes

• Resolve POST errors and BIOS misconfigurations

• Re-seat or replace faulty components (RAM sticks, GPU, cables)

• Update or roll back drivers and firmware causing instability

• Address power delivery issues and grounding faults

• Fix peripheral connectivity problems (USB, audio, display ports)

🛡️ Security-Aware Hardware Checks

• Scan for firmware-level malware or rootkits

• Ensure TPM and secure boot configurations are intact

• Validate BIOS integrity and lock critical settings

📈 Performance Benchmarking

• Run pre/post diagnostics using tools like Cinebench, CrystalDiskMark, and FurMark

• Provide visual reports comparing baseline vs optimized performance

• Recommend upgrade paths based on bottlenecks and user goals

🧩 User Education & Maintenance Tips

• Teach clients how to monitor temps, fan speeds, and system health

• Share best practices for dust management and surge protection

• Offer guidance on safe overclocking and BIOS updates

This service is all about precision, resilience, and proactive defense—just like Byte Bunker’s ethos.