snap crackle pop!

[kandor]

I just plugged in an old computer (p4, antec sonata, ati 9800) for my kids to use - I got everything hooked up, stuck in a new n-band wireless card etc.

When I turned it on I saw a bright flash and heard a snap sound. The flash came from the top of the case and I could smell a bit of magic smoke.

I did a carefull search of all the wiring and saw nothing amiss. So I tried again with the same result, another flash and snap sound.

I'm guessing it's the powersupply but since this has never happened to me before I'm wondering what do I do next? Or is it too late?

Kandor

 

[Rabid Badger]

I just plugged in an old computer (p4, antec sonata, ati 9800) for my kids to use - I got everything hooked up, stuck in a new n-band wireless card etc.

When I turned it on I saw a bright flash and heard a snap sound. The flash came from the top of the case and I could smell a bit of magic smoke.

I did a carefull search of all the wiring and saw nothing amiss. So I tried again with the same result, another flash and snap sound.

I'm guessing it's the powersupply but since this has never happened to me before I'm wondering what do I do next? Or is it too late?

Kandor

Go down to Office Depot and pick up an Antec Basiq 350W and pop it in, see if It powers up.

 

[Zero82z]

Take out the PSU, and smell it. If it smells burnt, it's dead. If it doesn't, chances are it's the mobo. I'd say a PSU failure is most likely though.