Saw a Spark and then my computer smelled like it was burning?

[Triforceofcourage]

Now it doesn't turn on. What went wrong and can I fix it?

Update: Replacing the powersupply fixed it

 

[BigJ]

PSU probably went. Try a new PSU and pray that it didn't take out other things with it.

 

[tm37]

WRONG FORUM.

Also it is more than likely a burn component that you will need to replace

 

[FoBoT]

you blew a capacitor in your power supply

replace the power supply

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Yup. PSU. A capacitor probably blew or something created a short... somehow.

 

[Tiamat]

disconnect the power plug from the computer, open the computer up and see if you can smell the burn from the psu or from the motherboard.

You might be able to salvage some pieces...

 

[nageov3t]

dude, you blew the flux capacitor... GL getting back to the future!

 

[geecee]

Yah. Sadly, the consensus is probably correct. I had a PS go last year in a similar fashion, and it took out the HD and the MB too. Hope you have better luck.

 

[Roguestar]

Originally posted by: loki8481
dude, you blew the flux capacitor... GL getting back to the future!

Well, if he sets up a rod from the roof going straight into the PSU, and connects it up during tonight's storm at exactly 10:04PM...

 

[I Saw OJ]

Once you release the factory smoke....

 

[Kaido]

"It tastes like burning!" -Ralphie

 

[Gdepp519]

yea thats ur psu bud..

 

[meltdown75]

Just reinstall Windows.

 

[Triforceofcourage]

She just turned two years old
Poor PSU. May she rest in peace. Now to find her replacement!

 

[tw1164]

Originally posted by: Roguestar

Originally posted by: loki8481
dude, you blew the flux capacitor... GL getting back to the future!

Well, if he sets up a rod from the roof going straight into the PSU, and connects it up during tonight's storm at exactly 10:04PM...

Can't he just stuff garbage in it?

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: tw1164

Originally posted by: Roguestar

Originally posted by: loki8481
dude, you blew the flux capacitor... GL getting back to the future!

Well, if he sets up a rod from the roof going straight into the PSU, and connects it up during tonight's storm at exactly 10:04PM...

Can't he just stuff garbage in it?

no, that is Mr. Fusion

 

[Cheesemoo]

Originally posted by: geecee
Yah. Sadly, the consensus is probably correct. I had a PS go last year in a similar fashion, and it took out the HD and the MB too. Hope you have better luck.

Same here, last year i had one go out. I changed it and tryed to reload windows.... never could get it to reinstall. It will post, just wont finsh the windows instal process, nto sure what went out with it.

Good Luck!!!!

 

[cKGunslinger]

The hamsters running your CPU all lit up at once. Usually this happens on April 20th, but they appear to be habitual stoners now.

 

[Canun]

My PSU went out last year. Sounded like a shotgun blast going off in the media room.

 

[buck]

Sounds like a fire, throw a glass of water on it.

 

[Kadarin]

Just throw some Rock Salt on that PSU...

 

[ebaycj]

Format C:

 

[MisterJackson]

You are SOOOOOOOOOOO in the right forum dude!

 

[Triforceofcourage]

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