💻 Software
Pulling the plug out for 10 seconds
Fresh5 days ago
Mar 15, 20265289 viewsConfidence Score0%
0%
Problem
When calling support the other day he told me to reset my DSL modem by pulling out the power, leave it out for 10 seconds, and then plug it back in. This is something I have heard many times with different kinds of equipment. I have also heard it in relation to computers. That when you turn it off,…
Unverified for your environment
Select your OS to check compatibility.
1 Fix
Canonical Fix
Unverified Fix
New Fix – Awaiting Verification
Fix for: Pulling the plug out for 10 seconds
Low Risk
A lot of modern technology contains capacitors! These are like energy buckets, little batteries that fill up when you put a current through them, and discharge otherwise. 10 seconds is the time it takes most capacitors to discharge enough for the el…
Awaiting Verification
Be the first to verify this fix
Sign in to verify this fix