Water-damaged power cable
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Hello,
My power cable got wet. I dried it, but I'm having trouble with the part that connects to the computer because water seems to have gotten inside.
What can I do to dry it properly (despite the tight space)?
I suppose this poses a danger to my PC? :/
Thanks for your help.
My power cable got wet. I dried it, but I'm having trouble with the part that connects to the computer because water seems to have gotten inside.
What can I do to dry it properly (despite the tight space)?
I suppose this poses a danger to my PC? :/
Thanks for your help.
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The power supply block, you mean? Because the cable... unless it's damaged (the sheath cut or split), even if it's in water, there's no danger (the sheath is supposed to be waterproof).
Let the block dry for 48 hours before reconnecting it (in several positions to allow the water and humidity to spread and evaporate faster; ideally place it in a draft).
If you’ve already plugged it back in and powered it on before it was properly dried, it’s probably already too late: the block needs to be replaced (or repaired by an electronics technician).
"That represents a danger for my PC, I suppose?"
Not just for the PC: for nearby living beings and your electrical installation.
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Because the manuals don't say everything... But not nothing either, right!
Let the block dry for 48 hours before reconnecting it (in several positions to allow the water and humidity to spread and evaporate faster; ideally place it in a draft).
If you’ve already plugged it back in and powered it on before it was properly dried, it’s probably already too late: the block needs to be replaced (or repaired by an electronics technician).
"That represents a danger for my PC, I suppose?"
Not just for the PC: for nearby living beings and your electrical installation.
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Because the manuals don't say everything... But not nothing either, right!
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Otherwise, an ATX power cable can even be found in supermarkets. It's not expensive.