I have a Dell Inspiron 1100. Don't laugh, it's paid for and works well. Anyway, when the power supply is plugged in I get a crackling sound. Is it something to be concerned with? Please advise. Thanks.
DenverKid.
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Jump to PostIf its constantly crackling, id get at looked at ASAP. It could cause a fire, or cause loads of problems with the PC.
Jump to PostYes, Ive seen this many times, and seen the devastating effects.
Jump to PostIf you have not lost your mothers board and other devices count your blessing, this is definately a power supply issue and should be replace IMMEDIATELY
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Michael_Knight
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If its constantly crackling, id get at looked at ASAP. It could cause a fire, or cause loads of problems with the PC.
DenverKid.
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Perhaps I should add, "Has anyone else experienced this problem?"
Michael_Knight
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Yes, Ive seen this many times, and seen the devastating effects.
san_fran_crisko
Sounds like a dodgy, cheap PSU. It shouldn't crackle when it's plugged in with the power on at the outlet (although don't make a habit of doing that), nevermind when its sitting plugged in with no interference from you!
My PSU used to crackle once when I switched it on. Long story short: mobo and PSU fried!
bobbyraw
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If you have not lost your mothers board and other devices count your blessing, this is definately a power supply issue and should be replace IMMEDIATELY
Serunson
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Most likely being caused by a wire shorting or sparking on something inside the PSU itself. As the others have said, this could become a health risk, remove it, and replace it.
caperjack
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Perhaps I should add, "Has anyone else experienced this problem?"
no ,you are the first one . Sarcastic Jack
maui_mallard
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When you say
Anyway, when the power supply is plugged in I get a crackling sound.
Is it just a quick crackle...or is it constantly crackling?
ebarrera
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umm.. crackling sounds in a computer are def. not normal. does it sound like electric crackling?
well either way, replace the PSU right now! this is not good.
coolraj003
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Or it might be needing a good thorough cleaning, could be the fan on PSU that has deposited a lot of dust and fibres. I d clean it properly as well and then see if the problem still remains. Other than that PSU replacement is advisory as others have said.
Regards
Raj
jbennet
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theres a problem with dell laptops where the PSU connector is really crappily soldered into the motherboard (dry joint)
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