Computer Gurus Please HELP! My computer got fried!
10-04-2008, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by tightcrap7,Oct 4 2008, 12:23 PM
when you open it up you should see this (minus that disco ball)
that little box at the top left is the power supply. if it smells burnt that could be the problem. just go to a local fry's electronics with it in hand, and ask for a replacement. they run for about $25-45 bucks.
that little box at the top left is the power supply. if it smells burnt that could be the problem. just go to a local fry's electronics with it in hand, and ask for a replacement. they run for about $25-45 bucks.
What brand of PS unit should I buy to replace it?
10-04-2008, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ESCALVANTE,Oct 4 2008, 12:25 PM
I'm trying to take it apart as I type this. But it does smell burnt! 
What brand, type should I go buy to replace it? Should I got to Fry's, Radio Shack, or Best Buy?
What brand, type should I go buy to replace it? Should I got to Fry's, Radio Shack, or Best Buy?
10-04-2008, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Bert05GPW,Oct 4 2008, 12:27 PM
You found the problem. Look at the specs on the PS and buy the same thing. It'll say something like 250 or 320 or 400 or 500 watts, etc. Any of the stores you mentioned will have one. Fry's is usually the first place I think of.
What specs should I take off the old unit?
Model #?
Serial #?
10-04-2008, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ESCALVANTE,Oct 4 2008, 12:41 PM
I think I'm just going to take the specs off this unit and buy a new one. I'll come back home and finish removing it once I get back with a new one. I'll reconnect the new wiring as I disconnect the older stuff.
What specs should I take off the old unit?
Model #?
Serial #?
What specs should I take off the old unit?
Model #?
Serial #?
10-04-2008, 12:51 PM
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Honestly if you have really important things in your computer like I do. Invoices, estimates, documents etc. I recommend putting some money and getting a good power surge that actually has a built in battery so if the power goes out you have like 20 mins before you lose power to your computer. Ive had my power go out so many times at home and fried my power supply and motherboard so I bought one of those and I no longer have issues.
10-04-2008, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Bert05GPW,Oct 4 2008, 12:46 PM
You prolly won't find the same model. Look for watts. You can buy more wattage but not less. For example, if it sez 350watts, but the store only has 400w, then buy that one.
PS is pretty easy to switch out tho, have fun.
10-04-2008, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ESCALVANTE,Oct 4 2008, 12:41 PM
I think I'm just going to take the specs off this unit and buy a new one. I'll come back home and finish removing it once I get back with a new one. I'll reconnect the new wiring as I disconnect the older stuff.
What specs should I take off the old unit?
Model #?
Serial #?
What specs should I take off the old unit?
Model #?
Serial #?
10-04-2008, 03:57 PM
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You definitely need a new power supply. Once you get that replaced, you should be fine. I doubt that your hard drive was damaged, so you should still have all of your data
10-04-2008, 04:00 PM
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Thanks a million guys!!! I'm now posting from my desktop after following the advise posted on this thread!!!!
I replaced the Power Supply unit and that was it! I also bought a Surge protector strip to prevent this from happening again.
I'm really grateful to be part of S2KI.
I replaced the Power Supply unit and that was it! I also bought a Surge protector strip to prevent this from happening again.
I'm really grateful to be part of S2KI.