Power cord on my desktop keeps melting.

Hi Guys,

First time posting here so be kind.

I have a Phillips desktop machine which up to a few weeks ago was running fine. 4 weeks back I was running a virus scan and left the machine alone only to return an hour later and find the machine off and the power cord at the back completely melted at the connector.

After an initial panick I replaced the cord and the machine booted up again and ran absolutely fine.

4 weeks have passed now and today I noticed a burning smell whilst the computer was on and I noticed the power cord was starting to seriously melt again.

Any thoughts?

P.S. I have checked the machine for internal dust clogging fans and the first time the cord melted there was alot of dust stuck in both extracting fans. The second time the cable melted I checked inside the machine to find absolutely no dust.

Thanks,
Jay

Whatever you do, DO NOT open up the power supply and try to fix it yourself. They can hold enough power to kill you, even after powered down correctly. If you need suggestions for a replacement power supply, just ask.

Thanks guys,

I would class myself as quite competent inside a computer but think i will drop it off to a local repair shop.

I dont like messing with power supplies so i would rather pay to get it fixed.

Many thanks for your advice.
Jay

Don't be surprised if a local shop turns down the work because of the risks involved.......even for a professional. I'd just as soon spend $50-75 on a new PS than try to have one repaired, but that is my opinion.

Good luck and hope you get it worked out soon!

Labor costs alone for fixing the PSU would run over the cost of replacing it. And you would still have a used PSU.

Just to close this off.

I replaced the power supply myself and the machine is now working the very best.

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I just took your advice.