Have I just blown up my PSU or mobo?

Raider · 11 Jun 2006 at 21:46

Was just installing a new Hard drive with the PC turned off, then when I had I finished I turned the PC on and didn't get anything on the monitor. I realised that I hadn't plugged the power into the graphics card and so reconnected the chord, rather stupidly while the power was still on...

Big blue spark... PC off.

And now I can't turn it back on. The light on the mobo is on, but can't get it to turn on. Can't believe I've been so stupid.

I guess the only choice is to borrow another PSU and try that.. damnit :mad:

killer_uk · 11 Jun 2006 at 21:47

I was going to suggest checking the plugs fuse until you said the mobo LEDs were on. A blue spark you say? Doesn't sound good, but as you say, you will need to get hold of a new PSU to try.

Raider · 11 Jun 2006 at 21:49

I checked another cable to be sure, no luck.

killer_uk · 11 Jun 2006 at 21:56

Which graphics card do you have?

Raider · 11 Jun 2006 at 21:57

7900GT

I hope it's ok! :eek:

killer_uk · 11 Jun 2006 at 21:59

Should have edited my other post but ah well, which PSU have you got?

With a bit of luck it should only be the PSU thats blown.

Raider · 11 Jun 2006 at 22:01

killer_uk said:
Should have edited my other post but ah well, which PSU have you got?

With a bit of luck it should only be the PSU thats blown.

It is/was a Tagan 500W jobby, about 2 or 3 years old. If it's just the PSU then it's not too bad. I've been looking to get a silent PSU anyway

Mikey1280 · 11 Jun 2006 at 22:30

Does the psu power up ok when hotwired?

Raider · 11 Jun 2006 at 23:54

How do I do that??

killer_uk · 11 Jun 2006 at 23:57

http://modtown.co.uk/mt/article2.php?id=psumod

Should tell you what you need to know. At least I think so.

Raider · 12 Jun 2006 at 17:08

Will try that tonight, cheers