Computer won't start because of overheating (I think)

[Ding Dong]

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[Jake_Steel]

I'm thinking either one of two things happened either the PSU is shot or you fried the motherboard. If you smell the infamous smell of burned electronics then it was probably a PSU failure (which is much better than a mobo burning out since it is quicker and cheaper to replace.)

Either way your stuff (anything on the HDD) is safe.

[Ding Dong]

[QUOTE=Jake_Steel;30442483]I'm thinking either one of two things happened either the PSU is shot or you fried the motherboard. If you smell the infamous smell of burned electronics then it was probably a PSU failure (which is much better than a mobo burning out since it is quicker and cheaper to replace)[/QUOTE]

Alright, I have a feeling that this will be coming out of my pay check. :saddowns:

[editline]13th June 2011[/editline]

Oh, and my stuff is probably safe? Great news. :smile:

[editline]13th June 2011[/editline]

If I just let it cool down over night, should it be good? Or is it certain I'll have to replace something?

[Frankiscool!]

Yea your HDD is probably safe. There is always the chance that when a PSU goes out it could take a few things with it.

[editline]14th June 2011[/editline]

[QUOTE=exhale77;30442521]
Oh, and my stuff is probably safe? Great news. :smile:

[editline]13th June 2011[/editline]

If I just let it cool down over night, should it be good? Or is it certain I'll have to replace something?[/QUOTE]

No way to be sure unless you try it. If you smelt burnt electronics my guess would be something fried and it wont boot at all

[Ding Dong]

I don't smell it anymore though. Is that a good sign...? :v:

[editline]14th June 2011[/editline]

What if I use compressed air to get all that dust out?

[Shadaez]

uh if you smelled burning electornics, it's not going to work
What are your specs, including the PSU brand and wattage?

[Ding Dong]

All good now. Just bought a new PSU. :v: