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OK, My computer was recent ly KILLED DUE to a spark in the power supply. I replaced the power supply, motherboard, and processor. I know for sure that my Harddrive, and Graphics card works fine, but INo matter what I do, I cannot get it to turn on.
Now the moterboard recieves power, but I smell a scent of burning curcits near the power input of the motherboard. What do you THINK is wrong?

Specs:
-AMD 3200+ 64 bit 2.0ghz processor
-Gigabyte Nvidia K8 trinton motherboard
-Maxtor 250gb HD.
-1 Centon 512 mb of ram (1 NOTCH)
-ATI 9250 128mb graphics card
-Echo Star 450watt power supply (newer)
-Compusa 400 watt power supply (old one) Quote

Now the moterboard recieves power, but I smell a scent of burning curcits near the power input of the motherboard. What do you think is wrong?


Perhaps you have answered your own question.ML:

Take the computer to a repair shop and have them replace the power supply (should be under $50.00 (USD) for the hardware, PLUS the cost of labor).

Best regards,
DocI'd suggest a Viking Funeral, but a sledge hammer may be more satisfying.

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but I smell a scent of burning curcits near the power input of the motherboard. What do you think is wrong?


Cologne? It might be trying to make a move on you.Is the PSU voltage switch set to the right voltage?check tracking on the mobo/and caps leaning over.......on the mobo.....maybe time for a new one!


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