The power cord and socket are damaged. What should I do?
The power cord and socket are damaged. What should I do?
Today the power cord on my PC burned out, causing it to shut down unexpectedly. I discovered that the PSU is an EVGA GM 650 SFX. I've had this computer for 2 to 3 years without any problems. A power limiter was connected to the system. Could you provide any information about what might have caused this?
It happened to me too some time ago; certain cords couldn’t handle the current from a PC or weak wires. I noticed a burning smell several times before the wires melted, and I couldn’t determine the source. For you, it might have been because the connection wasn’t secure—perhaps it wasn’t plugged in fully or had loosened over time, causing arcs to form and attempt to conduct power. My PSU and the entire PC survived that incident, but they stopped being part of my main machine afterward.
Bad connection caused local overheating, worsening until it failed completely. Possible causes include dirt, improper plugging, excessive insertion cycles, or tolerances that prevent a secure fit. This can occur. A remotely mounted panel-mount IEC socket might be replaceable if it leads to an internally mounted PSU. Ensure the new IEC cable fits snugly with your updated socket.
It's unusual since the leads available in the UK for electric kettles can consume about 3KW of electricity.
The connector inside the case linked to the power supply appears to be in a similar form.