I need urgent help! I was playing Steep on my Asus TUF Gaming FX505DT when it unexpectedly went into hibernation due to a bug from Ubisoft. I think I messed up by trying to turn it back on too soon, and now it seems like the power supply is fried. When I try to power it on, I see sparks coming out and it smells burnt, kind of like a zap from an electric fly swatter. I've unplugged the power cord, but I'm not sure what steps to take next. Can someone advise me?
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Yikes, that sounds pretty serious! It's likely that your power supply is done for, and there's a good chance other components might have taken some damage too. I would recommend not trying to power it on again until you get it checked out by a professional. You don't want to risk any fire hazards!
If you’re not at home right now, you should definitely be fine as long as it’s not plugged in. Just make sure to keep it somewhere safe and avoid trying to turn it on again until you get it repaired or at least inspected.
Thanks! I really don't want to burn the place down and have my family freak out.
Yeah, for sure! Just keep it unplugged and avoid using it until someone can look at it. Safety first!