On startup, a loud popping noise along w/ some smoke from my emachine desktop. I

[lurom]

on startup, a loud popping noise along w/ some smoke from my emachine desktop. Is this computer still salvageable?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Some PARTS possibly depending on why it is popping and smoking!

 

[CompTIA_Rep]

Don't plug it in. Call gateway. Some companies are VERY good about replacing hardware that goes up in smoke - even out of warranty.