Was working fine but had a vague, slight burning-resistor smell. All of a
sudden gave up the ghost tonight after a month of the smell. Is the smell
any kind of clue? I plan to open it but from the slightness of the scent,
I don't expect to find anything more than slightly browned.

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Was working fine but had a vague, slight burning-resistor smell. All of a
sudden gave up the ghost tonight after a month of the smell. Is the smell
any kind of clue? I plan to open it but from the slightness of the scent,
I don't expect to find anything more than slightly browned.

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If it hasn't suffered a front end failure, evidenced by a violently blown
fuse, then I would feel inclined to suspect a bad electrolytic. The smell
may have actually been hot electrolyte venting from a failing cap. Be aware
that computer SMPSs are notoriously fickle as switchers go, and often resist
fixing to the point of tearing out your hair. They are so cheap that it is
often better for the blood pressure (and other nearby members of the
family's health) to just shell out a bit of wonga for a nice shiny brand new
replacement ...

Arfa