Haven't done this in a while - blew up a client's PSU...

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Thu Jan 16, 2003 8:40 pm

I was replacing a bad CPU fan and fired it up and the PSU just EXPLODED! Pieces of caps flew out the exhaust fan. Scared the crap out of us all.

Culprit was a screw that had been previously left in the case - case out from under the mobo when I turned the case over. Must've shorted the 12 or 5 volt rail.

No biggie - I always carry a spare PSU in the car and the rest of the computer's fine. I've seen a PSU burn up before, but never explode.

demonmonkey1234 · Post by **demonmonkey1234** » Thu Jan 16, 2003 8:58 pm

smoooth lol... I've never heard of one exploding... I've burnt up one in class and that was just cause well I forgot to connect it to the motherboard so all the power just kinda built up in a matter of seconds... although seein it explode would of pretty cool to see..

blade · Post by **blade** » Thu Jan 16, 2003 9:00 pm

I've had 3 explode very loudly but nothing ever came out of the power supply except for flames. Another just did a semi quiet pop. That does shock ya doesn't it, an unexpected loud gun-like noise.

Tomuchtime · Post by **Tomuchtime** » Fri Jan 17, 2003 2:24 am

I've had caps wake me up before

I had one spew paper and foil and stuff.
That'll get your attention

PreDatoR · Post by **PreDatoR** » Fri Jan 17, 2003 2:38 am

Caps = electrified party favors when they explode