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The Power Supply Pop, sizzle, spark.

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Should I try to fix it?

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April 4, 2014 1:29:47 PM

Well I knew it was unavoidable, but I didn't know it would happen THIS soon. I have an AMD rig using a LEPA N500-SA (not to be confused with the N500-S) and It has worked GREAT, but recently there have been "Issues" to say. I have noticed that whenever the power goes out or the computer is unplugged, as I go to plug it back in with the I/O switch on the PSU on, it makes a POP and a spark comes out (no detectable smell, it IS allergy season though). THis has happened multiple times within the week, and this morning, it made a POP and a spark and wouldn't turn back on when I tried my remedies (These include turning the I/O switch off and plugging the PSU into a wall, not a power splitter; cutting the circuit breaker to the room it's in; just repeatedly plugging it in and trying to make it work). Here are my 3 core questions.

1) Is there ANYTHING I can do without shipping it off/ driving 2 hours to the nearest Frys to return it?

2) Have I broken anything this time??? (Specs below)

3) If there is nothing I can do, can I even RETURN it? (I bought it 3 weeks ago from Frys)

This computer means A LOT to me because I have my Minecraft server on it (something I am just about to unleash on the public). And the only other computer (besides this school mac) I can use is an old dell with OS 10.4 on it.

SPECS:
Win 8 Pro (64 Bit)
AMD A6 6400K APU
8GB DDR3 1866Mhz RAM
CD Burner
Enermax Ostrog(?) case
2x HDDS using SATA 3
ECS Mobo (The only one that supports the APU)

UPDATE: I am returning it to Fry's, problem solved! (for now)

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April 4, 2014 1:46:21 PM

Since it's still under Warranty RMA it

Chances are it blew a fuse. Some PSU have and external fuse

Using a PSU that is faulting is not the best plan, arching voltages due to internal PSU component failure could cause damage to other sensitive components in your PC

Replace the PSU
April 5, 2014 12:23:12 PM

Alright, I will return it, thanks!
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