Darn, I just blew my power supply

[Riprorin]

It was a nice one too (Antec 420W).

I know better than routing around inside my computer with the power on, but I was lazy. Shame on me.

It hasn't been a good day today. I blew a tire on the expressway this afternoon going to BB to get get my "free" mouse and keyboard.

Oops, I meant 430W.

 

[Pepsi90919]

ok, well, stop doing that.

 

[Riprorin]

I just blew the PS. I guess it could have been worse.

 

[Aceshigh]

I hate days like that.

 

[HappyPuppy]

Originally posted by: Riprorin
It was a nice one too (Antec 420W).

I know better than routing around inside my computer with the power on, but I was lazy. Shame on me.

It hasn't been a good day today. I blew a tire on the expressway this afternoon going to BB to get get my "free" mouse and keyboard.

Oops, I meant 430W.

The hurrier you go, the behinder you get.

 

[d33pt]

check the fuse inside the PS...might just have blown that... 50cent fix

 

[Riprorin]

Thanks for the advice. Hadn't thought of that.

 

[CraigRT]

Originally posted by: d33pt
check the fuse inside the PS...might just have blown that... 50cent fix

the beauty of a quality PS!

 

[Danman]

Originally posted by: Yield

Originally posted by: d33pt
check the fuse inside the PS...might just have blown that... 50cent fix

the beauty of a quality PS!

Werd!

 

[Riprorin]

Dumb, question but where can I get a fuse? Will local computer stores have them or will I have to go through Antec or a distributor?

 

[etech]

Originally posted by: Riprorin
It was a nice one too (Antec 420W).

I know better than routing around inside my computer with the power on, but I was lazy. Shame on me.

It hasn't been a good day today. I blew a tire on the expressway this afternoon going to BB to get get my "free" mouse and keyboard.

Oops, I meant 430W.

Did it smoke( a cigarette) after you were done?

 

[Squisher]

I did the same thing myself, but it just took a few minutes for the PS to reset itself.

But, it was a few tense moments not knowing if I had done anything to any other component. DUH!

 

[d33pt]

rat shack will prob have it...either that or stick a paperclip in it

 

[LeStEr]

Damn thats a nice PS down the drain. Oh well maybe you can fix....

 

[Paulson]

sometimes if you wait a while it'll work again...

I did this to a compaq I was playing around with... moved some things inside, saw a spark, and bam...I was paranoid thinking I blew it, but it ended up working like 6 hours later...

 

[amdskip]

Is it close in size to an automotive fuse?

 

[erikiksaz]

Originally posted by: Paulson
sometimes if you wait a while it'll work again...

I did this to a compaq I was playing around with... moved some things inside, saw a spark, and bam...I was paranoid thinking I blew it, but it ended up working like 6 hours later...

Same situation.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: etech

Originally posted by: Riprorin
It was a nice one too (Antec 420W).

I know better than routing around inside my computer with the power on, but I was lazy. Shame on me.

It hasn't been a good day today. I blew a tire on the expressway this afternoon going to BB to get get my "free" mouse and keyboard.

Oops, I meant 430W.

Did it smoke( a cigarette) after you were done?

Hehe

Riprorin, you should be able to get the replacement fuse at you local auto-parts store, just take it w/ you as the ratings are written on it, hope this helps

 

[d33pt]

no it's a glass tube fuse for AC power...not the blade automotive fuse.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: d33pt
no it's a glass tube fuse for AC power...not the blade automotive fuse.

d33pt, my local auto parts store does stock the glass tube type, they're used in multi-meters as well as inline in car audio. Am I completely mistaken

 

[Riprorin]

Wow, I just tried the PS supply again and it's working!

I shouldn't complain, but I loaded all my stuff into a new box and now I have to do it all over again.

Oh, well.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: d33pt
no it's a glass tube fuse for AC power...not the blade automotive fuse.

d33pt, my local auto parts store does stock the glass tube type, they're used in multi-meters as well as inline in car audio. Am I completely mistaken

No you're not. That's right, auto parts store or Radio Hut.