Protecting Computer

EzD · 03-08-2006, 07:54 PM

Ok so about a month ago, I unplugged my computer and put all the devices away so they wouldn't be damage - while I moved my room around. When I got everything settled, I plugged most of my stuff in (mouse, keyboard, monitor) and started up my machine. I used the machine for a few hours, and then needed to print something - so I plugged my printer into the front USB port and heard a "pop".

My computer froze up, and when restarted, loaded nothing. I had my tech dude check my computer, and reported a fried mobo and processor. So right now, my machine is with ASUS, and they are setting me up with replacements because I am under warranty.

Now I need to know, how the **** can I prevent this from happening again? I am really scared to plug my printer in, and have the new board get toasted right away. So, is there anything else that could have caused this? When I opened my computer it was FILTHY! Could lots of dust contribute to something like this? Because I used to plug USB items into my computer while it was on all the time - obviously with no problems.

Thanks

Beefcake · 03-08-2006, 07:59 PM

Sounds like a power supply problem. I would get a decent power supply, what kind of specs are in your system?

Dust wouldn't do anything seeing as how it is not conductive.

EzD · 03-08-2006, 08:57 PM

Its a 550W. Powering ASUS P4P800 SE with P4 3.2 GHZ, 1024 DDR RAM, Geforce 6600GT

jeremy · 03-08-2006, 09:25 PM

whats the exact psu model? 550w doesnt really say much

nitestick · 03-09-2006, 06:28 AM

sounds like a grounding issue with the USB on the front panel. i've heard of extreme cases like this frying components. so i would get that checked out and stop using the front USB

03-08-2006, 07:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
EzD Newb Techie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22	Protecting Computer Ok so about a month ago, I unplugged my computer and put all the devices away so they wouldn't be damage - while I moved my room around. When I got everything settled, I plugged most of my stuff in (mouse, keyboard, monitor) and started up my machine. I used the machine for a few hours, and then needed to print something - so I plugged my printer into the front USB port and heard a "pop". My computer froze up, and when restarted, loaded nothing. I had my tech dude check my computer, and reported a fried mobo and processor. So right now, my machine is with ASUS, and they are setting me up with replacements because I am under warranty. Now I need to know, how the **** can I prevent this from happening again? I am really scared to plug my printer in, and have the new board get toasted right away. So, is there anything else that could have caused this? When I opened my computer it was FILTHY! Could lots of dust contribute to something like this? Because I used to plug USB items into my computer while it was on all the time - obviously with no problems. Thanks

03-08-2006, 07:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Beefcake Monster Techie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,780	Sounds like a power supply problem. I would get a decent power supply, what kind of specs are in your system? Dust wouldn't do anything seeing as how it is not conductive. __________________ G. Skill 2GB PC6400 @ 4-4-4-12 eVGA 8800 GTX @ 620/1000 Seagate Barracuda 250GB GIGABYTE GA-965G-DS3 -- Intel E6600 C2D Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Antec Truepower II 550W HannsG HG216D 22" widescreen LCD (1680x1050) Logitech G5 (Revised model) ----- Saitek Eclipse II keyboard

03-09-2006, 06:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
nitestick Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Locked in a dungeon, Perth Posts: 7,778	sounds like a grounding issue with the USB on the front panel. i've heard of extreme cases like this frying components. so i would get that checked out and stop using the front USB __________________ Get FireFox Saxon's Blog\|Saxon's Forum - CHECK IT OUT! Fold for tech forums. MY COMPUTER HELPS CURE CANCER! "Sniffing Powdered Ubuntu CDs Cures Cancer!" - TuxMachines.org /Q6600@3.0GHz/2x1GB Kingston DDR2-800/Gigabyte P35-DS3R/XFX 7900GS 256MB/Antec TPII 480w/2x250gb+80gb WD Caviar/WinFast DTV-1000T/TT Soprano/ I'm sorry but I do not accept support requests via IM, email, or personal messages You can contact me for Forum related issues via PM only.

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03-08-2006, 08:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
EzD Newb Techie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22	Its a 550W. Powering ASUS P4P800 SE with P4 3.2 GHZ, 1024 DDR RAM, Geforce 6600GT

03-08-2006, 09:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
jeremy Monster Techie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,539	whats the exact psu model? 550w doesnt really say much