re: PSU failure- consequences

[libby24]

Did this happen to no-one but me. The fuse blew inside PSU. If it did happen to anyone what was the result to the rest of the components.

[libby24]

Where are all the experts when you need 'em. Anybody out there?

[GGHOG]

Need more info? Like, did you short your 5v or 12v line on a molex connector? Did it just blow the fuse. What are you running off the power supply? ETC.....

I would check to make sure nothing is grounding out on the circuit board, then replace the fuse and try turning it on. (not connected to computer)

I have never had just a fuse blow in any of my p.s. , They usually make a bang and then start smoking.

[libby24]

There was more detail in an earlier post on this same page. It was a 400w supply so it was adequate for cdrw /dvdrom Hdd and floppy. There was no great overload. For about 3 days everything running fine. There was no smoke or smell of burning and the sr7-8x looks normal. But I am nervous of putting the new PSU in. I was hoping for some advice before doing so.