In very big trouble

[VeriX_]

So lately my pc has been running into a lot of freezes, crashes etc. More described over here http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-3697394/psu-dying.html#20935747
I decided to buy a new psu and well it didnt go as well as i thought it would.
When disconnecting the 24 pin cable i got greeted by 2 seperated cables as shwon here: http://imgur.com/a/Gln3o4j
What do you guys think i should do?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[herrwizo]

Those are fried contacts. Most likely cause is a bad quality PSU (your original thread mentions Modecom Feel 2 500w PSU - this is most certainly not a quality brand, more like a fire hazard in fact as you can see).

The board is 100% fried, and potentially other things as well but we cannot be sure until:

1) you replace the motherboard
2) replace the PSU with a quality model (Seasonic, XFX, Corsair... anything brand name in fact, 550W+ will do just fine)
3) test with all your current components

 

[VeriX_]

Before trying to replace the psu i tried turning it on for the last time and I had an anti surge protection error due to an unstable power aupply unit. So i think maybe everything is just fine but those 2 contacts? If so how do i get the melted plastic out or/and replace the connection if its possible.

 

[7664stefan]

Honestly? I strongly recommend that you dump this PSU as quick as you can also for your own safety. You might still try to install a brand PSU to figure out if further components were damaged (which is likely). Next would then to replace the probably damaged motherboard. I assume that also plastic melted away there, correct?

 

[herrwizo]

Dump both that PSU and motherboard ASAP. Shorted and melted contacts can only lead to more fried components and/or smoke and fire if you persist on using them. There is virtually 0% chance that this PSU is worth using anymore, and do not even try to repair the cable. Same applies to the unfortunate mobo that was powered by this PSU.

 

[zoltan.boese]

Those two pins has 12V voltage and obviously a current way higher than what it is rated for flow through there. I suppose they used to provide power for the PCI sockets or an M.2 slot. Borrow or buy another power supply and test the motherboard first, or bring it to a PC repair shop. Do not be amazed if one of the PCI slots are out of order.
As VeriX_ wrote, look for a reliable replacement PSU, and we keep our fingers crossed, no other components were damaged.

 

[VeriX_]

I do have another psu, its a corsair 550w one but how do i connect the 24 pin when the melted plastic is obstructing it.

 

[zoltan.boese]

I do have another psu, its a corsair 550w one but how do i connect the 24 pin when the melted plastic is obstructing it.

I missed that obvious hindrance The header itself cost $1-2, but finding someone who solders it on is a bigger deal. Well then, get a new motherboard and look for a shop that recycles your electric waste.
You may also try and sell the board with the damaged header on ebay, someone may take the challenge and repair it or reuse some capacitors.