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First time plugged in computer, pop and bad smell in back? Now wont start??

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by falahmsu, 2009/02/17.

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    falahmsu

    falahmsu Inactive Thread Starter

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    Brand New computer and I just plugged it in for the first time, Is it ruined or is it a fuse??? Can someone please help?? As soon as I plugged it in i heard a pop, very light smoke, bad smell, green light in back was on for a sec then off, tried turning the computer on and it wont turn on!!
     
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    Arie

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    So take it back where you got it from! For sure something fried.
     
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    PeteC

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    Welcome to WindowsBBS :)

    Regret to say you have a major hardware failure - possibly the power supply (PSU) has blown, maybe the motherboard.

    Did you assemble it yourself or did you purchase it from a shop? If you bought it take it back for replacement as soon as possible don't accept a repair.
     
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    The thing is Im overseas for a language course. I believe that that theres a switch to go from 230 volts to 110 that was left at 110...... the computer wasnt on when i plugged it in. I changed it to 230 but that didnt help. Is it still the blown PSU or might i be able to save it somehow???
     
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    There is nothing you can do except take the computer to a repair shop - sorry I can't be more helpful, but you have a major hardware failure. If it was set to 110v and plugged in to 230v that is a likely cause. As soon as you plug the computer in and switch on the power at the wall the PSU and motherboard are powered up. The power button on the front of the computer starts the boot process.
     
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    thanks ill have to take it in....but the weird thing is i never pressed the power button
     
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    PeteC

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    You missed the point ....
     
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    Very understandable - it's a direct result of spending more time in the language lab than the science lab.

    :rolleyes:
     
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    Arie

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    Good thing is that the industry is moving away from having to select the input voltage manually. Manufacturers are now shipping PSU's with "Active PFC" as mandated by the EU.

    A side-effect of Active PFC is that you no longer have to select the input power (as most laptop power adapters have always done!)
     
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