R riguy99 Honorable Apr 25, 2013 43 0 10,530 Jun 4, 2013 #1 I built a computer about 2 1/2 weeks ago and every time you smell the side of the computer you smell a metallic or plastic smell. you can only smell it when it is off. it is not like a burning smell it just smells like metal and plastic.
I built a computer about 2 1/2 weeks ago and every time you smell the side of the computer you smell a metallic or plastic smell. you can only smell it when it is off. it is not like a burning smell it just smells like metal and plastic.
Solution Dark Lord of Tech Jun 4, 2013 Just keep an eye on it.Make sure there were no plastic overlays left on the motherboard.
clutchc Titan Ambassador Apr 22, 2009 43,150 411 131,790 Jun 4, 2013 #2 Well, depending on how good your sense of smell is... the PC is after all made of metal and plastic. Upvote 0 Downvote
Dark Lord of Tech Retired Moderator Aug 18, 2009 128,615 1,779 159,590 Jun 4, 2013 #3 the PC is after all made of metal and plastic. LOL Upvote 0 Downvote
R riguy99 Honorable Apr 25, 2013 43 0 10,530 Jun 4, 2013 #4 i know i am just paranoid. Upvote 0 Downvote
Dark Lord of Tech Retired Moderator Aug 18, 2009 128,615 1,779 159,590 Jun 4, 2013 Solution #5 Just keep an eye on it.Make sure there were no plastic overlays left on the motherboard. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
R riguy99 Honorable Apr 25, 2013 43 0 10,530 Jun 4, 2013 #6 Ok thanks for setting my mind at ease a bit. Upvote 0 Downvote
R riguy99 Honorable Apr 25, 2013 43 0 10,530 Jun 4, 2013 #7 Ok thanks for setting my mind at ease a bit. Upvote 0 Downvote
Dark Lord of Tech Retired Moderator Aug 18, 2009 128,615 1,779 159,590 Jun 4, 2013 #8 Enjoy your new build. Upvote 0 Downvote