Why is it that when I take my computer apart...

[Fenixgoon]

So for some mysterious reason, the power cable running to my PSU started to melt and short. Yeah, it was a cheap POS that came with my case I guess (the cable, not the PSU).

At any rate, I took the rig apart, installed a new cable, and got things up and running. I started with 0 screws, now I have 7 extra. I guess I put the thing back together than the manufacturer did

 

[Nohr]

Fenixgoon going offline in 3.. 2..

 

[HaiBiss]

happens with cars all the time, we call them spares parts for the next car that we "fix" never really miss the parts though

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
So for some mysterious reason, the power cable running to my PSU started to melt and short. Yeah, it was a cheap POS that came with my case I guess (the cable, not the PSU).

At any rate, I took the rig apart, installed a new cable, and got things up and running. I started with 0 screws, now I have 7 extra. I guess I put the thing back together than the manufacturer did

ive had one or two where i didnt put them *all* back, but...7 leftovers for a PSU?

yipes

 

[Fenixgoon]

Originally posted by: xSauronx

Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
So for some mysterious reason, the power cable running to my PSU started to melt and short. Yeah, it was a cheap POS that came with my case I guess (the cable, not the PSU).

At any rate, I took the rig apart, installed a new cable, and got things up and running. I started with 0 screws, now I have 7 extra. I guess I put the thing back together than the manufacturer did

ive had one or two where i didnt put them *all* back, but...7 leftovers for a PSU?

yipes

not just the PSU.. everything, including the case.

 

[bsobel]

Screws on tables breed, thats where new screws come from.

 

[kranky]

That only happens the first few times you disassemble/reassemble it. After that, it seems to come out even.

 

[pstylesss]

Originally posted by: bsobel
Screws on tables breed, thats where new screws come from.

Oh my :Q


Does the same go for socks?

 

[EKKC]

Originally posted by: ZeroIQ

Originally posted by: bsobel
Screws on tables breed, thats where new screws come from.

Oh my :Q


Does the same go for socks?

and money? even if they're quarters. if they mated i'd be a rich man

 

[WHAMPOM]

Four that mount the PSU, four more that hold the case sides on. Just what did you take apart?

 

[Juked07]

Maybe he had a panel just filled with spare screws..

 

[marvdmartian]

**Inserts rude comment about Fenix having a screw loose.** :laugh:

Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
So for some mysterious reason, the power cable running to my PSU started to melt and short.

The cable running TO your power supply unit? Wouldn't that be the one that plugs into the wall socket?? And isn't that one normally capable of simply being pulled from the psu, and replaced easily???

 

[Kaido]

I used to have the problem. Then I started using Ice Cube Trays - you put the screws in the cubes in the order you take them out of the computer, then do the reverse to put it back together.

:thumbsup:

 

[skyking]

We have a specific term for it when working on an airplane.
"Weight Reduction Program"

 

[MrPickins]

Originally posted by: Kaido
I used to have the problem. Then I started using Ice Cube Trays - you put the screws in the cubes in the order you take them out of the computer, then do the reverse to put it back together.

:thumbsup:

Wow, that's an awesome idea! I think I have some small tackle box drawers that would work wonderfully for that.

 

[Fenixgoon]

Originally posted by: marvdmartian
**Inserts rude comment about Fenix having a screw loose.** :laugh:

Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
So for some mysterious reason, the power cable running to my PSU started to melt and short.

The cable running TO your power supply unit? Wouldn't that be the one that plugs into the wall socket?? And isn't that one normally capable of simply being pulled from the psu, and replaced easily???

i have an HTPC case, so removal was tricky. also, the cable that came with the case fused with the cable running to the wall socket :Q so i had to cut it with scissors

fear not, all is well