Hair Dryer Fixed My PC

Discussion in 'Computers and The Internet' started by Motion, Jul 18, 2020.

  1. Motion

    Motion Senior Member

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    Because of a power outage I couldn't get my computer to turn back on. I stumbled on this video,bought a new strong hair dryer and now my pc turns on. This saved me some MONEY.


     
  2. ~Zen~

    ~Zen~ Ancient Mariner Administrator

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    Like Wow, I have one of those HPs in the store room. I'll get it out soon and see if this is the fix it needs.
    Thanks!
     
  3. relaxxx

    relaxxx Senior Member

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    These temporary fixes have been around forever. "fix your xbox in the oven" Some heat just melts away enough oxidization to let broken components function for a few more hours.

    If you care at all about your computer or the data on your drives, it is not worth it to mess with old bad power supplies. Bad capacitors and dying components inside will send dirty fluctuating spiking voltages to all the devices inside the computer.
     
  4. desert-rat

    desert-rat Senior Member

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    Power supplies are fairly cheap and easy to replace .
     
  5. desert-rat

    desert-rat Senior Member

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    PS , videos on power supply replacement are probably on YouTube
    Amazon , and others have PS s for$36. And up depending on the watts.
     

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