[Cube] smoking Cube

[Frederick Manter]

Can you tell us if the cube is a stock one or has it been upgraded, 
either the cpu or the video card. The upgraded one's are far more 
prone to problems, could be something like a dead fan or an 
installation goof. Is the smell coming from inside the cube's plastic 
case or is it from the power supply brick? It's very easy to take the 
computer out of it's case and you might be able to spot something 
that's amiss by using a flashlight or smell where it's coming from, 
could be as simple as something falling in there. If it's in the 
power supply it probably means it's going as they are usually the 
first big problem and they can't be repaired, you will have to find 
one on eBay as Apple doesn't do them anymore. If we had more 
information maybe someone on the list can come up with something that 
will help you.

Good luck,

Frederick


>Okay, something bad has happened to my son's cube. Long story short: 
>when I plug the power into the back of the cube, the green power 
>light glows as well as the red lcd. I can hit the power button and 
>it glows but immediately turns off, all the while the green and red 
>lcd lights are glowing. I then catch that horrible scent of 
>electrical problems and pluu the power plug from the back. I traded 
>power button + cable and had the same result and when I return the 
>test items to my cube, all worked well.
>
>so where shall I begin? DC-DC board? Oh brother, I hate that smell...
>
>Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks
>
>Jan Georgen
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