Guys, me and my boyfriend are here abroad and I made a huge mistake while he was out. I plugged in our 110 volts US CPU to a 220 outlet and I heard an electric-like sound. I managed to unplug it in three seconds though. Does this mean my CPU is burned? Does this need to be repaired? IF yes, what part(s) needs to be replaced?
I'm hoping though that this will still work if I buy a transformer. But I'm too afraid to try it cause I don't want to make matters worst if this needs to be repaired. And I'm afraid he'll find out. Please help me out!
2007-03-05 23:48:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Hopefully, only the fuse to the power supply burned out and possibly the power supply itself.
I would be VERY surprised if the computer works. That frying, electrical sound only happens when something 'bad' is going on.
2007-03-05 23:54:06 · answer #1 · answered by words_smith_4u 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The PSUs on most PCs have a switch next to the place where the cord plugs in. You switch that for 220VAC. In this situation, I would guess that the PSU blew up. A new one of 550 Watts or more, would cost about $39 or so. http://pricewatch.com
Apples and Macs since 1990 do all the switching for 110/220VAC power automatically, and it cost Apple less than 14 cents per machine, for all the parts!
That pretty much states the opinion and view of the PC industry.
They just want to sell you parts!
BTW, a real MAN doesn't cause his woman to fear his reaction when she makes a mistake! Each mistake is an oportunity to learn new things! It works both ways!
Men make lots of mistakes, and one serious mistake is to fail to nurture and protect a woman from the fear of open knowledge of our human frailties. If he spent the time showing you how it works, it wouldn't have happened!
Get him to go to his trash can, and pull out the manuals he tossed out, so you both can read them!
If you fear him, then this is not a good omen for your relationship, as it indicates a need more maturity!
The PSU can be in and out in about 5 minutes. Very Simple for any MAN or woman to do!
2007-03-06 08:00:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it worked properly, you blew the fuse in your power supply and the rest of the computer is OK.
Best case: there's a fuse inside the supply you need to change. It may even be external, with a little screw-off cover. It's a 20 cent part, or $3 at radio shack. :)
Good case: the supply fried itself and needs to be replaced. They're fairly standard, maybe $50 depending on size, and they have a little thing you can set for 110 or 220. Set it properly!
Bad case: the supply fed the voltage through and blew the works.
2007-03-06 07:54:51 · answer #3 · answered by Meg W 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Miss CP L, please try to replace the power supply box inside the PC Case (you called it as 'CPU'), it should be only the power fuse burnt off.
However, please do not replace the power fuse inside the power supply box, it is very dangerous. Your PC should be safe anyway, because the PC actually using 12 volts DC power isolated from the power supply box.
Using a transformer only help you to covert 220 volts AC to 110 volts AC. The power supply box is controlled by computer itself and unable to connect directly to a transformer.
Hopes your PC is okay.
BEST REGARDS,
Jack
2007-03-06 07:57:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its power supply got the high voltage shock and its resistance fuse get burnt u can also repair the power supply and also can change the power supply its better to get changed becoz it would not have to purchase the transformer just use the 220 volt power supply and ur computer will again start running
2007-03-06 07:55:35 · answer #5 · answered by luv2yas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How -- 220 outlets are different from 110 outlets. chances are you only fried the power supply -- new one 30.00 to 80.00
and you can put it in.
2007-03-13 22:16:11 · answer #6 · answered by pilot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your motherboard prolly fried before your processor did, and fyi a CPU and a computer are not the same :)
2007-03-06 08:02:43 · answer #7 · answered by keith s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only way to find out is to turn it on and see if it works, as long as you didn't switch it on then it should be ok, but you will have to try it and see
2007-03-06 07:52:05 · answer #8 · answered by Russell 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My guess would be that the powersupply is cooked, among other things.
2007-03-06 07:51:56 · answer #9 · answered by Wildrover 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋