Organizing efforts after a fire to restore the area.
Organizing efforts after a fire to restore the area.
Kitty_Kat2013
11-05-2016, 08:07 AM #1Your house fire is concerning, but your computers seem mostly intact. Cleaning with isopropyl alcohol has likely dried out the power supply caps, so you might want to avoid soaking them in Iso for now. Check other parts for damage and monitor the situation closely.
wintery_kid13
11-12-2016, 07:17 PM #2I don't have access to specific details about your situation. Could you provide more information or clarify what you're asking?
sniper3609
11-16-2016, 05:19 AM #3Smoke by itself usually isn't a problem, particularly with solid state parts. HDDs... occasionally, if they manage to bypass the built-in filters. I wouldn't submerge anything in isopropyl alcohol. I'd clean surfaces with a residue-free cleaner such as WD40 Contact Cleaner. Otherwise, smoke doesn't seem like a major threat to our system.
XxEmmyLouWhoxX
11-24-2016, 04:26 PM #4The circuit breaker did not activate during overload. This is the main issue.
> would wipe down instead That's probably the way to go for all of it. Probably should've asked before dumping some iso into the power supply. Oh well. (I made sure caps were empty first. I've got enough experience with electronics to do that safely Well I did a few hours ago when i did it Noooooow I'm a bit too drink Weeeeee
...there's a fine layer of smoke in the psu housing. Even if it's not going to cause damage, I don't need to smell electrical fire near my computer, nor do I need smoke slowly being blown out by the fans into the air > not our concern Also true > would wipe down instead That's probably the way to go for all of it. Probably should've asked before dumping some iso into the power supply. Oh well. (I made sure caps were empty first. I've got enough experience with electronics to do that safely Well I did a few hours ago when i did it Noooooow I'm a bit too drink Weeeeee
xXDark__LordXx
11-30-2016, 10:16 AM #6I should mention the first concern was water entering the system. The smoke spread due to water droplets falling from the ceiling. I recall a contact on my steam deck that developed corrosion, and the daughter board is no longer being recognized.