[SOLVED] Power supply sparks when turned on

[RealSibuscus]

The power supply in question is Corsair TX-M 750 Gold 80+. Note that it is literally 1 month old. I was using my PC when suddenly I heard a loud banging noise and my PC instantly turned off. I tried turning the PSU on and off again, but when I'd try to turn it on, I'd hear a noise accompanied by a spark. I tried switching the outlet, but the same thing. I took out my PSU and grabbed a paper clip and did the recommended test by Corsair, to bridge the green wire with any black wire and turn on the PSU. So, I did exactly that, I turned on the PSU, but the same thing happened. Just a spark and a bang noise. I'm wondering If this could've fried any part of my PC and also, what exactly does the spark mean? I've heard that usually when it's dead, you just turn it on and nothing happens, no fans spin or anything, but what I get is an actual spark and a bang noise.

 

[USAFRet]

There are multiple ways of being "dead".

Don't turn this on again. Contact Corsair.

 

[RealSibuscus]

There are multiple ways of being "dead".

Don't turn this on again. Contact Corsair.

Do you know what could've caused this? I'll be returning this, but what If I get a new one and that starts doing the same thing?

 

[USAFRet]

Do you know what could've caused this? I'll be returning this, but what If I get a new one and that starts doing the same thing?

No idea.
But that is not a common thing.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Not sure what could have caused that. There are tons of ways a PSU can fail.

That should not happen and with a working replacement you shouldn't have this issue.

I would refrain from using this unit anymore to prevent further damage to your system/house.

 

[RealSibuscus]

Too late about the house, blew out a couple of fuses, but thanks for everything, guys. I hope my PC will be intact when I test it with a new PSU.

 

[mangaman]

Too late about the house, blew out a couple of fuses, but thanks for everything, guys. I hope my PC will be intact when I test it with a new PSU.

Fuses or circuit breakers? Only really old homes have fuses.

But as other have stated, best contact Corsair about a replacement unit.

 

[USAFRet]

Too late about the house, blew out a couple of fuses, but thanks for everything, guys. I hope my PC will be intact when I test it with a new PSU.

You blew a couple of fuses/circuit breakers when this happened?

You need more than a new PSU...you need an electrician.

 

[jonnyguru]

Too late about the house, blew out a couple of fuses, but thanks for everything, guys. I hope my PC will be intact when I test it with a new PSU.

It should be. I think I know the issue. I sent you a DM.