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They continue to malfunction frequently.

They continue to malfunction frequently.

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DunkelMax
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11-13-2023, 08:59 PM
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I'm doing a straightforward case swap with a friend. The benefit is I have plenty of used HDDs and SSDs. So far, I've damaged 3 SSDs and 3 HDDs. One HDD caught fire. What's unusual is that a new SSD works perfectly and lets me install Windows. When I add another HDD for more space, both get fried. What might be causing this? I'm running out of hard drives to test.
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DunkelMax
11-13-2023, 08:59 PM #1

I'm doing a straightforward case swap with a friend. The benefit is I have plenty of used HDDs and SSDs. So far, I've damaged 3 SSDs and 3 HDDs. One HDD caught fire. What's unusual is that a new SSD works perfectly and lets me install Windows. When I add another HDD for more space, both get fried. What might be causing this? I'm running out of hard drives to test.

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XGigaPL
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11-13-2023, 10:55 PM
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The modular power supply uses incorrect (non-compatible) cables for the modules.
This may harm or destroy your HDDs and SSDs.
Modular PSU cables do not work with various PSU models.
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XGigaPL
11-13-2023, 10:55 PM #2

The modular power supply uses incorrect (non-compatible) cables for the modules.
This may harm or destroy your HDDs and SSDs.
Modular PSU cables do not work with various PSU models.

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11-14-2023, 05:46 AM
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A low-quality power source may lead to this issue.
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Lucadagreat
11-14-2023, 05:46 AM #3

A low-quality power source may lead to this issue.

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11-14-2023, 10:59 AM
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I was taken aback when you didn't halt after the initial failure. "Roll another cheese down the hill to locate the first one"?
Purchase a budget ATX PSU tester and inspect all SATA and Molex connectors for proper polarity. If a +12V wire is mistakenly linked to the +5V or +3.3V rails because of a wiring mistake, smoke will emerge.
For instance, testing a SATA connector in the tester alone should reveal the correct voltage under +12V1 or V2, +5V, and +3.3V. If +5V appears under +12V and +12V is under +5V, the connections are incorrect.
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apaek0
11-14-2023, 10:59 AM #4

I was taken aback when you didn't halt after the initial failure. "Roll another cheese down the hill to locate the first one"?
Purchase a budget ATX PSU tester and inspect all SATA and Molex connectors for proper polarity. If a +12V wire is mistakenly linked to the +5V or +3.3V rails because of a wiring mistake, smoke will emerge.
For instance, testing a SATA connector in the tester alone should reveal the correct voltage under +12V1 or V2, +5V, and +3.3V. If +5V appears under +12V and +12V is under +5V, the connections are incorrect.

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