jaume98 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Hi, Some weeks ago I noticied a burned like smell coming from my Corsair HX620 power supply. It resembles an smell coming from an electric air heater or dryer. I checked the PSU and it looks clean, there is no visible smoke, and it seems to work fine. Anyway I'm a bit worried about it. Could you please give some advice? The PSU was purchased in October 2008 and has been working without problems since then. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanutz94 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Just to be on the safe side i would check all connections to the PSU. Check the Mb connectors and any other fans or peripherals that are connected directly to the PSU and look for any burnt wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaume98 Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 I checked wires and fans without success. Anyway, I'm pretty sure that the smell source is inside the PSU. I can smell it from the PSU exhaust (also when switched off), and I can't from the case exhaust. I think that If there is a burnt wire must be inside the PSU. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted January 4, 2013 Corsair Employees Share Posted January 4, 2013 I am sorry about that but I agree let's get the unit replaced. Please proceed with the RMA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaume98 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 This morning I could see sparks coming from the psu when I switched it on. I will proceed with the RMA. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaume98 Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hi, Today I received a brand new HX650 in exchange of my faulty HX620. It cost me about 30 € to send it from Barcelona (Spain) to Corsair (The Netherlands). I'm very pleased! :) Thanks a lot. PS: Meanwhile I purchased an other Corsair PSU. I Think, I became a loyal Corsair customer. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanutz94 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Thanks for posting back to let the Corsair guys know! They always lie to hear the good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted February 15, 2013 Corsair Employees Share Posted February 15, 2013 Very glad to hear that. If run into any issues just let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Sherman Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I have been having the same problem,smells like it almost burning. it's def. the psi.Mine was bought 8/31/09 from newegg. no sparks yet........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanutz94 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Is this something that just showed up Robert? If it is I would suggest the same for you. Have it replaced. Just use the link on the left to request an RMA. BTW About the "sparks" It's not uncommon for those rocker type switches to make a spark when the PSU is turned on or off. If you shut the lights off with the system off. You could try turning the rocker switch on and you might see a small flash. But it't shouldn't be so large that it actually sparks, just a small flash of light is all you see if anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjoakim Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I'll join this thread as well. My PSU started to smell today like previously described. Tried to clean it with compressed air to get all the dust out but no change. Can't lay my hand on the PSU while it's running, gets to hot. The fan is spinning thou. The PSU was bought in 2009-Oct-28 and been nothing but perfect till now. Should I as well do the RMA? Ps. excuse my English and broken keyboard if lack of letters should occur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanutz94 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Should I as well do the RMA? Yes, if this is something that has just started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunviper1970 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Hi I have a HX620 bought in 2010, and it just started to smell like burned plastic. One side of it is red hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandstorm1 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I think it is safe to say that if you smell burnt plastic you should do two things right away. 1. stop using the power supply, if it shorts out it could damage more than just the power supply and if it sparks and your not there it could possibly start a fire. 2. start the RMA process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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