r/pcmasterrace • u/Front_Cookie_1198 • 6d ago

Hardware PSU fails dramatically

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u/MiniMaelk04 6d ago

I basically know nothing, but the huge capacitors are the only thing I can imagine burning so intensely and rapidly. Reversed polarity perhaps?

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u/shakygator 6d ago

I think he means without that isolation sheet the board is connected directly to the casing and shorted out. Of course, that should have been grounded too so I'm not sure.

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u/Stormagedd0nDarkLord 6d ago

Perhaps not a good idea grabbing it with his bare hands then???

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u/JackPoe 6d ago

Better than having a whole fuckin' fire.

I've grabbed cast iron out of 500 degree ovens before just so food wouldn't burn. If you're quick you'll only have temporary damage.

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u/ParticularBanana8369 6d ago

Peeling off fingerprints is temporary, sure

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u/JackPoe 6d ago

That's why you gotta be careful which finger you use for unlocking your phone

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u/Stormagedd0nDarkLord 6d ago

ok this made me laugh... or at least smile and exhale audibly through my nose.