can i rectify this with a transformer..or how do i change the fuse?
Got U.S desktop as xmas present.pluged in and heared a fuse blow.am in the UK.can i rectify this with a trans?
your PSU has just blown you need a new one.
there was a switch to change from the 120V to 240V. (A red one at the back usually were the 3 pin power plug is on the PSU)
having it on the 110V (american voltage) and it being powered up on a 240V line has blown it, nothing you can do but replace it.
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buy a new PSU.
Got U.S desktop as xmas present.pluged in and heared a fuse blow.am in the UK.can i rectify this with a trans?
if its the fuse on the plug you are talking about then open it up see what voltage it is and just buy another one ,easy .
you probably blowed the power box...buy a new one in your area and you'll be fine
Did you plug in with the original lead or with a new UK lead that you bought? My UK laptop works fine in New York but I have to use a local mains lead. If you've blown a fuse, you'd better call a sparky to come check things over - or a techie if you think the fuse blew inside the computer itself
Did you remember to change the voltage setting on the power supply?
Just replace the power supply with a UK version - they're cheap enough.
LOL did you swich the power supply from 120 to 220?
Replace the Power supply and make sure it is set for 220
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unfortunately, it will not be a fuse. As the UK mains voltage is higher than the US, the current required would be lower and therefore the fuse would not blow
If the power supply is not auto voltage sensing ( you can tell - if there is a little red switch near where you plug the power cord in, you have a manual voltage selector), and if the voltage was set to 110V then you will damaged the power supply.
You need to replace it with one of at least the same power rating ( 400 / 500 / 600W etc)
They are relatively easy to replace, but if in doubt get someone else to do it
We have a good laugh in the office when someone plugs in a PC returned from the US and the power supply goes bang :)
you're using a US pc in the UK.....did you remember to change the voltage????
