Blown Capacitor, PSU dead?

XTTX · 11-02-2009, 05:34 AM

Wondering if anyone had any advice besides replacing the PSU. I haven't had a chance to examine the computer too much because I've been studying for a midterm. But anyways, I was on the computer, and then I heard a pop, and I smelled burnt capacitor. Then my surge protector immediately started beeping due to my PSU overdrawing power. It seems that the computer is able to turn on (somewhat). I can turn the computer on for about 10 seconds and all the fans spin, etc., but my surge protector beeps at me again. Any advice?

Tumbleweed36 · 11-02-2009, 07:05 AM

My advice is not to try to run that dude with a bum capacitor or you risk even more damage than you already have (and we are not sure how much damage you have yet). I don't think you would be wise to do anything in this case except replace the power supply, unless you don't value your other components.

**greenbrucelee** · 11-02-2009, 10:58 AM

I agree but you may also have to replace the mobo too.

XTTX · 11-03-2009, 04:33 PM

I did a cursory inspection of the motherboard for any leaking/blown/bulging capacitors and shorts, but I didn't really see anything wrong. It was only like a 5 minute inspection though. Does anyone know what Enermax's policy is on RMA's? I've had the PSU for about 4 years; it's a 1000W Enermax Galaxy. Don't really want to just trash it because it cost quite a bit.

**Tyree** · 11-03-2009, 08:24 PM

I doubt that the Enermax warranty extended beyond 3 yrs. There website tells you everything about it except the warranty so contacting would seem to be the only way to find out.

11-02-2009, 05:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
XTTX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: US Posts: 168 OS: XP x64, Ubuntu x86_64, OS X 10.5.7	Blown Capacitor, PSU dead? Wondering if anyone had any advice besides replacing the PSU. I haven't had a chance to examine the computer too much because I've been studying for a midterm. But anyways, I was on the computer, and then I heard a pop, and I smelled burnt capacitor. Then my surge protector immediately started beeping due to my PSU overdrawing power. It seems that the computer is able to turn on (somewhat). I can turn the computer on for about 10 seconds and all the fans spin, etc., but my surge protector beeps at me again. Any advice?

11-02-2009, 07:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,624 OS: XP Professional	Re: Blown Capacitor, PSU dead? My advice is not to try to run that dude with a bum capacitor or you risk even more damage than you already have (and we are not sure how much damage you have yet). I don't think you would be wise to do anything in this case except replace the power supply, unless you don't value your other components. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

11-02-2009, 10:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
greenbrucelee Mentor Hardware team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,779 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: Blown Capacitor, PSU dead? I agree but you may also have to replace the mobo too. __________________ Microsoft certified professional, Network +, A+ certified

11-03-2009, 04:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
XTTX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: US Posts: 168 OS: XP x64, Ubuntu x86_64, OS X 10.5.7	Re: Blown Capacitor, PSU dead? I did a cursory inspection of the motherboard for any leaking/blown/bulging capacitors and shorts, but I didn't really see anything wrong. It was only like a 5 minute inspection though. Does anyone know what Enermax's policy is on RMA's? I've had the PSU for about 4 years; it's a 1000W Enermax Galaxy. Don't really want to just trash it because it cost quite a bit.

11-03-2009, 08:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,410 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Blown Capacitor, PSU dead? I doubt that the Enermax warranty extended beyond 3 yrs. There website tells you everything about it except the warranty so contacting would seem to be the only way to find out. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.