This is a weird event and I have never read anything like this happening before.
First the computer specs:
Abit BE6 rev 2, Cel 366 at 550, 128 MB Ram, 300 Watt PS, voodoo 3 2000, Aureal soundcard
I was out of town, and my computer was shutdown through the Win 98 menu. However, it was plugged in to the power strip (no surge protector) so electricity was available.
My wife was woken up at 3:00 am by the sound of the computer making a very loud "fan like" noise, then a pop, then silence. She described an overwhelming electrical burning smell and unplugged the power strip. I leave the cover off the computer in the summer, so it is pretty obvious if the computer is on or not. She confirmed it was definitely off when she had last been in the room.
Of course, when I got home the computer is completely dead, though the monitor is fine (checked with the laptop). I removed the power supply and pulled it apart. The P/S fan was difficult to turn and there was slight burning on a couple of the transistors.
So I went and got a new P/S and installed it, but the Computer is still completely dead. There is no evidence of damage on the Mobo.
I have a ohmeter designed for computers, and would like to know where I can check the MOBO with the ohmeter to ensure it's not fried.
I am still not sure what happened that night, but I am assuming a power surge fried my computer. Are the rest of the components in my computer toast as well?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
First the computer specs:
Abit BE6 rev 2, Cel 366 at 550, 128 MB Ram, 300 Watt PS, voodoo 3 2000, Aureal soundcard
I was out of town, and my computer was shutdown through the Win 98 menu. However, it was plugged in to the power strip (no surge protector) so electricity was available.
My wife was woken up at 3:00 am by the sound of the computer making a very loud "fan like" noise, then a pop, then silence. She described an overwhelming electrical burning smell and unplugged the power strip. I leave the cover off the computer in the summer, so it is pretty obvious if the computer is on or not. She confirmed it was definitely off when she had last been in the room.
Of course, when I got home the computer is completely dead, though the monitor is fine (checked with the laptop). I removed the power supply and pulled it apart. The P/S fan was difficult to turn and there was slight burning on a couple of the transistors.
So I went and got a new P/S and installed it, but the Computer is still completely dead. There is no evidence of damage on the Mobo.
I have a ohmeter designed for computers, and would like to know where I can check the MOBO with the ohmeter to ensure it's not fried.
I am still not sure what happened that night, but I am assuming a power surge fried my computer. Are the rest of the components in my computer toast as well?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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