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help, voltage problms abroad
i forgot to switch to 230v when plugging in my american desktop in
france, there was a pop, and now it wont start. did i completely break it or is there a circuit breaker or something i can fix |
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On Mar 8, 8:46 am, wrote:
i forgot to switch to 230v when plugging in my american desktop in france, there was a pop, and now it wont start. did i completely break it or is there a circuit breaker or something i can fix Is the power supply in the desktop, or does it use a wallwart (probably not)? H. R. Hofmann |
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On Mar 8, 3:59 pm, "hr(bob) "
wrote: On Mar 8, 8:46 am, wrote: i forgot to switch to 230v when plugging in my american desktop in france, there was a pop, and now it wont start. did i completely break it or is there a circuit breaker or something i can fix Is the power supply in the desktop, or does it use a wallwart (probably not)? H. R. Hofmann its in the desktop, do i need a new one or can they be fixed? |
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On Mar 8, 11:13 am, James Sweet wrote:
wrote: i forgot to switch to 230v when plugging in my american desktop in france, there was a pop, and now it wont start. did i completely break it or is there a circuit breaker or something i can fix Just replace the power supply, it's not really worth trying to fix it. The power supply should have a sticker somewhere with the manufacturers information, also what outputs (typically 5 and 12 V), and what current (amperes) it is capable of supplying. Anything that has the same connectors and voltages and currents should be ok, mounting screws and connectors will be the biggest problem. H, R, Hofmann |
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its in the desktop, do i need a new one or can they be fixed?
Go to a few computer stores and ask if they carry your brand of computer. Tell them you need a new power supply (with France's input voltage settings!). If it is for the same make/model, it should have all the same connectors and be a fairly straightforward install. If all you can find is a "generic" power supply (you must match the watts rating on your old power supply to the new one -- sometimes it is stated like "200W"), it should be a no more than a bit of a small puzzle to make it work for someone with basic computer/electronic skills (I'm sure you know *someone*). Good luck, FBt |
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