Reparing a blown Power Supply - is there a fuse ?

[wtdedula]

Hello All;
I made a really dumb mistake twice in about 3 weeks. The first time, I didn't know but the second time (Today), I just didn't think.

I was working on my PC and I plugged in the DVD-ROM's Power cable while the PC was still on. The power immediately shut off, and the PC wouldn't turn on again. I know from my first experience that this burnt out the power supply so I am sure that is what happened today too. Everytime I do this, I end up paying $50 for a new power supply.

My question is - do most power supplies have a user-replacable fuse ? If they do, I am quite confident that the fuse blew rather than a component. I'd rather pay one dollar or less for a new fuse than $50 for a whole new power supply.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Tim

[CAD4466HK]

Replacing the fuse will void your warranty, unless you don't care about such things, what brand of PSU are you dealing with?
Some brands solder the fuse into place:eek:
If your still under warranty, RMA it;)
If not, check it out with a DMM and don't be scared to crack it open and send some pics if it is truly dead:p

[jonnyGURU]

Have you unplugged the PSU for a few minutes and then tried again?

Some PSU's have a "soft fuse" that need to reset.

[CAD4466HK]

Have you unplugged the PSU for a few minutes and then tried again?

Some PSU's have a "soft fuse" that need to reset.

I forgot to mention that part:o , I'm currently engaged in a heated battle with my wife :p

[wtdedula]

WOW - thanks for the quick response fellas.

The power supply I blew today was Enermax and I don't think it's still under warranty.

I only tried it moments after blowing it - I never thought about a "soft" fuse that resets itself automatically but I'll give it a try tomorrow morning.

Tim