[SOLVED] Smoke from Power supply but still working

[flamebl3nch]

I have the Corsair RM650x.
While the pc was running, a sound started to come from the power supply and then it started to smoke. I turned of the switch and removed the plug immediately. Smoke was still coming and it was hot.
After few hours, I started it and it booted into windows but I switch off immediately. No smoke this time. Is it safe to still use it?
It is in warranty. Will I get a replacement?
Smoke definitely came off it. But as it is still working, they might reject?
It might have happened due to power surge or something. But monitor and speakers were fine.
Please suggest further action.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

I would most definitely not trust it any longer. The warranty should cover that, although check with corsair. I would try to get it replaced under warranty.

 

[bignastyid]

Contact Corsair. I believe they had bad shipment of capacitors that has caused some failures, possible your unit was affected. Either way since it was a failure inside the PSU I would be very surprised if they don't replace it.

 

[jitendrad]

Get it replaced. Some of the components might have fried themselves so i don't think it is safe to continue using it.

 

[flamebl3nch]

Thank you for replying.
I accidentally posted it was RM650 but it was RM650x.
They will check whether it is working and might reject to replace as it will be working. Will they even check it properly for complete range? If they open it, maybe they will see the damage and replace.
Also do they reject saying things if it was power surge it was not their problem so they will not replace?
Thank you.

 

[geofelt]

Contact corsair.
Possibly the smoke was some residual flux burning off.
But, it could be a symptom of something more sinister.
Corsair is very good about power supply RMA.

 

[flamebl3nch]

Sent the PSU without any cables and got a new unopened box of PSU with cables again.
Solved!

 

[jonnyguru]

Contact Corsair. I believe they had bad shipment of capacitors that has caused some failures,

Then you believe incorrectly because that is simply not true.