My Tagan PSU just exploded !!!

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26-09-2004, 06:10 PM
Stolly

My Tagan PSU just exploded !!!

I came home to find the PC had turned itself off while i was out ( I had left it burning a DVD)

I couldn't get it to turn on so i made sure all the cables etc were still in place with no luck so i tried a different power lead. As soon as i plugged it in and turned the switch back on there was what could only be described as an explosion and a large flash/flame that came from the PSU. I kid you not, if i had by head still near the thing i may have been injured.

So, can i send it back please ? I've still got the box I think. Its around 2 months old.
26-09-2004, 06:20 PM
Stolly

And what if it has taken my CPU / Video card with it ? I'm not a totally happy person right now. :mad:
26-09-2004, 06:22 PM
mightynimrod

If you've got the receipt i cant see it being a problem.....lucky there matey, you might have done yourself an injury.....or worse :D
26-09-2004, 09:46 PM
Flash

you sure its a tagan and not a Qtec?
26-09-2004, 10:43 PM
Stolly

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flash

you sure its a tagan and not a Qtec?

lol yeah i heard about them, so i did some research and Tagan was supposed to be a quality brand. Fat lot of good that did me.
27-09-2004, 12:14 AM
Shogun

We need pics tbh :D
27-09-2004, 04:38 AM
pre

whenever i hear this exploding i get a picture of peter kay in phoenix nights with his 10 items plugged into an overloaded socket which goes - taking out the electric in the house leaving him stuck on his stair lift! :p

got anything else plugged to your wall socket?
27-09-2004, 07:31 AM
directhex

psu explosion can usually be attributed to really dodgy input voltage.

you DO use a surge protector, right?
27-09-2004, 10:23 AM
Stolly

Quote:

Originally Posted by directhex

psu explosion can usually be attributed to really dodgy input voltage.

you DO use a surge protector, right?

Absolutley, and the laptop and all the other stuff such as monitor etc on the same surge protected gang plug are still working.
27-09-2004, 01:08 PM
Carlh

Stolly,

Give the returns guys a call and I am sure we shall be able to get this sorted for you.

Regards,
27-09-2004, 06:19 PM
Stolly

Cheers mate, will do.
28-09-2004, 09:18 AM
wesleyaldred

Stolly,

As per our telephone conversation,

The RMA and instructions have been mailed over to you.

Wesley
28-09-2004, 10:44 PM
Stolly

Quote:

Originally Posted by wesleyaldred

Stolly,

As per our telephone conversation,

The RMA and instructions have been mailed over to you.

Wesley

Thanks for the prompt attention. I've got to go away on business so i won't be able to get it posted until the weekend but expect it to arrive early next week.

Cheers !
29-09-2004, 10:32 AM
wesleyaldred

Ok, I shall keep my eye out for receipt.
29-07-2005, 08:39 PM
pixelplaster

re: mine popped too!

hey! just read about the psu. mine popped also.. the power was off but if popped... was the mobo ok? my pc is two weeks old... doh no surge protection...
29-07-2005, 08:50 PM
phunkygal

my mate exploded his tft by plugging the power supply for his speakers into it. made a massive bang but our awesome student accomodation insurance sorted him out a new one.
29-07-2005, 10:24 PM
nvening

I have a 12 plug belkin surge protector, thats not overlaoded is it? most of the plugs are filled but are like mouse etc

??????????

Some products will go wrong, but this is the first time i have heard about a tagan going, mines lovely
29-07-2005, 10:29 PM
alexander

If he hadn't have been using a surge protection would he still be allowed to RMA it?
30-07-2005, 11:36 AM
Carlh

Hi

If you contact our returns department they shall be able to assist further.

Regards
02-08-2005, 02:25 PM
Stolly

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixelplaster

hey! just read about the psu. mine popped also.. the power was off but if popped... was the mobo ok? my pc is two weeks old... doh no surge protection...

Yeah the mobo was OK, scan sorted me out a new PSU and all has been well since.