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Old 21-September-03, 02:22 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I've had overheating problems but as long as i had my AC and overhead fan on ive been able to use my comp. I turned it on and its starting up when suddenly i hear this pop like when a light bulb goes out. And my comp shuts off and WONT turn back on. What just happened? And how much will this cost me?
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Old 21-September-03, 02:29 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Ok unplugged let it rest then plugged back in and it started up fine. What happened?
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Old 21-September-03, 02:32 PM   #3 (permalink)
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power supply?
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Old 21-September-03, 02:39 PM   #4 (permalink)
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It sounds like you grouded something...or there are a + and a - lead toucnhing somewhere. If you did your own fan wiring, or modified any power supply cables, that could be the problem.If you didn't modifiy any power lines, it sounds like you need to get a new power supply. It shouldn't cost you too much over 50 dollars to get you something that'll keep you going for awhile.
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Old 21-September-03, 03:29 PM   #5 (permalink)
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If it just poped yeah you probably shorted something.

If it popped AND smelled REALLY bad, then you blew a capacitor.
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