I was playing Apex Legends when my PC suddenly shut down and wouldn't power back on. There's no response at all—no fans spinning or lights turning on. When I inspected the inside, I noticed a burnt smell. I've unplugged it for now, but how can I check which part might have caused this? Am I looking at a total loss for my parts?
5 Answers
Burnt smell and no power typically point to the PSU. Sometimes these units have safety cutoffs. If you don’t feel confident checking it yourself, it might be worth taking to a repair shop.
Definitely check your cables and the PSU first. If you replace the power supply and it still doesn’t work, you might need to investigate other components. Just make sure to unplug everything before you start taking things apart!
You should start by checking the hardware for any visible burn marks. That can give you a hint about what part might have failed.
It sounds like your power supply unit (PSU) might be the culprit. If you have access to a spare PSU, try swapping it out to see if that solves the issue. It's always best to go for a gold-rated PSU with a higher wattage than your current one to avoid future problems.
Your power supply has probably failed. I had a similar experience where my graphics card went bad, and that can sometimes damage the motherboard too. It’s a good idea to check if there are any scorch marks on the motherboard as well.
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