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Smoking Dimension 4550 Power Adaptor

atlanticflyer
atlanticflyer Posts: 92 Forumite
in Techie Stuff
Can anyone suggest where I can buy a replacement power lead for a Dell Dimension 4550 PC? The one I have at the moment is smoking from the adaptor box (I know, what a disgusting habit!)

I have tried a Google search but nothing comes up. Is it because the power lead is standard and not a specific power cable for the 4550?

Any help would be really appreciated.

Cheers.

Comments

  • albertross_2
    albertross_2 Posts: 8,932 Forumite
    usually a kettle lead, which are standard. more importantly, why is it smoking, that needs addressing first before the house goes up in flames.
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
  • atlanticflyer
    atlanticflyer Posts: 92 Forumite
    So, the PC doesn't actually need the power to be adapted/changed? It is the box that started to smoke.
  • albertross_2
    albertross_2 Posts: 8,932 Forumite
    not if it has a kettle lead, sounds like a faulty power supply inside the PC, I'd make sure it is unplugged at the wall before you goto bed
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
  • atlanticflyer
    atlanticflyer Posts: 92 Forumite
    Its been unplugged since it started smoking.
  • fairytooth
    fairytooth Posts: 229 Forumite
    How old is the machine? You might have collected a load of dust in the air intake for the fan - worth a clean with a vacuum cleaner to see if that was your problem.
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