yeah Proper's right man - be careful :/
hell yah my hole arm aches it actually feels kinda dead but i can still move it
the sparks were caused by the power thing hitting the case of the computer
300nukez Wrote: [ -> ]hell yah my hole arm aches it actually feels kinda dead but i can still move it
the sparks were caused by the power thing hitting the case of the computer
yep
sounds like the capacitors discharging against the computer case.
and they're big muthas
ProperBritish Wrote: [ -> ]NOTHING on sale today requires you to open your PSU.
The charges stored in those capacitors CAN and WILL kill you. i repeat, KILL YOU.
And from the sounds of it, you had it plugged in while working on it. I'm just glad you walked away from it with your life.
true power supplier capacitors are as dangerous as ones in old tv and crt monitors they can keep a deadly charge FOR YEARS YOU IDIOT
glad your still alive.
And all that was said...... "Ouch..."
Sparker Wrote: [ -> ]And all that was said...... "Ouch..."
Maybe it wasn't thaaaat serious ._.
no i cussed and screamed to the top of my lungs
but i liked ouch for the title to keep it short
First rule of working with anything- unplug it from the wall first.
Second, if you have to force something, you're probably doing something wrong.
Just glad you're still with us, nukez.