PSU failure damaged RAM, CPU, more?

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
R

Rain2

Honorable
May 9, 2013
19
0
10,510
Earlier today I was having problems with my computer, the cpu_led light was shining on my M5A97 after being unplugged and plugged in again as soon as i powered on everything span up normally, then about a second later there was a pop and smell from the PSU, I instantly pulled out the power but noticed as i was doing so the cpu and ram leds' were lit.

I took the PSU out my rig, and opened it up, to find one of the black 'chips with legs' to be slightly blackened and also directly underneath on the board.

I want to know if the surge in power could have damaged my components, hence the warning lights were lit up? It seemed to be a minor chip that went, not a transistor or capacitor so i should be okay? Of course I can't know 100% till a replacement arrives but some reassurance would be nice, if anyone has had this before.

Regards, Rain2

EDIT: New PSU went in today, CX750M, system boots fine, about to run prime95 for stability, thanks everyone
 
Sort by date Sort by votes
nostall

nostall

Splendid
Nov 28, 2012
3,244
12
23,865
Sorry, don't have much encouragement here. There is a possibility that other parts were damaged in your pc. The good sign is that the led lights came on. I have had two PSU failures in the last 14 years, both with major well trusted brand PSU; first one took the RAM and MoBo. Second failure was on the 12VATX circuit and miraculously did not destroy anything, but did fry the power connection on the MoBo and power lead. I no longer use that brand.
While the PSU is out, take a good flashlight and start looking at the board for any visible signs of damage: melted solder or brown discolored PCB/solder paste, scorch marks. Check capacitors for any bulging (probably won't find any).
If you don't see any visible/physical damage, you are probably going to have to wait 'til you get the new PSU.
What brand and model etc. was the PSU? Have you already sent it back? and ifso are you replacing it with the same brand and model?
Other forum members, please helpRain2 out if you can.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
R

Rain2

Honorable
May 9, 2013
19
0
10,510


Did have a look on the psu, it was a damaged voltage regulator from what I can see, not other damage to anything else. If was a cheap PSU from an old rig, which was a replacement from when this has happened before (killing 8gb of RAM) Stupid idea to put it in my new rig but didn't have a choice at the time, just hoping its not 900 quid down the drain after two months aha
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
nostall

nostall

Splendid
Nov 28, 2012
3,244
12
23,865


Did you see any damage on the mobo? Like you, I am hoping that everything else survived.
At the very least you'll need a new PSU. If you list your components the forum can give you some suggestions, and knowing where you live (country) would help with recommended dealers near you. I am guessing Australia or New Zealand. Gotta go to work, I'll check back this afternoon (Pacific time, I'm in U.S.).
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom