wtf

Kevingregg · 23 Apr 2010 at 22:38

Hi computer pals, can you help me with a slight problem.

Was spray painting my dell computers case satin black, whilst turning it around I hit the power button which I think changes the voltage?!? The computer made a slight noise then went off and wont go back on, how do i reset the computer.

thanks guys!

alex24 · 23 Apr 2010 at 22:44

Can I just be clear - you were spray painting the case with the components inside?

Kevingregg · 23 Apr 2010 at 22:45

Yeah was in the middle of downloading so didnt want to turn it off!

mrfun1981 · 23 Apr 2010 at 22:45

You can try & reset the bios

1. remove the reset jumper & put it back after 30 sec's
2. remove the battery from the motherboard & put it back after 30 sec's or so

But i dont see how it would have changed the voltage, but try the reset & see how you get on

Kurisu Makise · 23 Apr 2010 at 22:45

Mujja · 23 Apr 2010 at 22:46

You were sparying it while it was on? The paint would have got sucked in to the case.

If you're talking about the voltage switch from 110V to 220V then you've killed the PSU.

Vampyre · 23 Apr 2010 at 22:46

Oh, this is going to be good!

alex24 · 23 Apr 2010 at 22:47

Yep, if it's the rocker switch on the back you've probably busted the power supply by making it think it's not in the UK!

Kurisu Makise · 23 Apr 2010 at 22:47

TIUWP

seriously though hope it isnt dead

PapaLazaru · 23 Apr 2010 at 22:49

Subscribed!

Kevingregg · 23 Apr 2010 at 22:50

Wont do anything oressing the on button but there is still a light on the motherboard?!?

Yeah I hit the 110-220v switch but I put it back straight away.

should have waited and painted it outside but wanted to do it straight away.

Mujja · 23 Apr 2010 at 22:51

alexhull24 said:
Yep, if it's the rocker switch on the back you've probably busted the power supply by making it think it's not in the UK!

Is the PSU location aware?

I think there's more to the OPs story. Why would he be sparying his PC case in his bedroom at this time of the night.

I think the excitment while waiting for his xxx download to finish got too much and while doing whatever he was doing he accidently fell on the switch.

Kurisu Makise · 23 Apr 2010 at 22:51

definitely should have waited mate
where wer you doing it, in a bedroom?

Digitalle · 23 Apr 2010 at 22:52

I did exactly the same to my mums Dell (OBVIOUSLY I wasn't spray painting it while it was switched on downloading blue movies but...) I got a bang and a spark and some smoke. Removed the PSU, noted the serial number, plonked it into google and bought a replacement for about £30 - £40.

Fitted and works fine.

Beerbaron · 23 Apr 2010 at 22:53

Mujja said:
If you're talking about the voltage switch from 110V to 220V then you've killed the PSU.

This

Mujja · 23 Apr 2010 at 22:53

Digitalle said:
Removed the PSU, noted the serial number, plonked it into google and bought a replacement for about £30 - £40.

You bought another PSU with the same serial number?

Phil2008 · 23 Apr 2010 at 22:55

All I can say, use a bit of common sense, paint contains water, water and electrics dont mix. Who would spay paint their case when the pc is plugged in and switched on anyway...?

Digitalle · 23 Apr 2010 at 22:55

Mujja said:
You bought another PSU with the same serial number?

Part/Model Number

Kevingregg · 23 Apr 2010 at 22:55

Was spraying it in the front room, am 28 years old and live on my own so not sure where the bedroom chat came from lol

Actually thought having it switched on would make the paint dry quicker, live and learn eh!

Is there no other way to get it back on, will the power psu defo be nailed?

Mujja · 23 Apr 2010 at 22:56

Same serial, part and model. Must have been a cheap Chinese clone.