Can loose ram / wires cause burning smell?

[johnno124]

that is the USB 3.0 front header, for the ports on the front of the case

[harrybamber8]

1 minute ago, unseenblade said:

this is what it is: http://prntscr.com/eevxet

USB 3.0 header

[WkdPaul]

1 minute ago, unseenblade said:

this is what it is: http://prntscr.com/eevxet

That would explain why your PC wouldn't turn on, that's the front panel connector, that's where the power button connects

 

[unseenblade]

Just now, wkdpaul said:

That would explain why your PC wouldn't turn on, that's the front panel connector, that's where the power button connects

 

my pc didnt turn it because it was in deep sleep

[harrybamber8]

1 minute ago, wkdpaul said:

That would explain why your PC wouldn't turn on, that's the front panel connector, that's where the power button connects

 

Isn't that the USB3.0 header? 

[WkdPaul]

1 minute ago, harrybamber8 said:

Isn't that the USB3.0 header? 

yes it is ... I'm on my phone and didn't zoom in !

 

My bad, you guys are right, I'll go get a new pair of glasses now, don't mind me!

[harrybamber8]

@unseenblade what happens if you unplug that connector and turn it on? Does the burning smell happen again. What troubleshooting have you already tried?

[WkdPaul]

4 minutes ago, unseenblade said:

my pc didnt turn it because it was in deep sleep

I would still check all the other connection to make sure everything is plugged in correctly, I know you said you did but better be safe than sorry.

 

New PC shouldn't smell like burned unless there's a problem.

 

Make sure to check the wires AND the components.

[FiveNine]

What about a sticker on ram sticks? Some have those plastic stickers similar to what chipset heatsinks or i/o shields have that can smell if they heat up, and you might not notice them.. I guess you would have noticed the smell earlier if that was the case.

[unseenblade]

7 minutes ago, harrybamber8 said:

@unseenblade what happens if you unplug that connector and turn it on? Does the burning smell happen again. What troubleshooting have you already tried?

im not gonna try that evrything works fine i wanna keep it that way. ive tried many things for hours i really dont want to list them all unless you experience the same issue

[harrybamber8]

Just now, unseenblade said:

im not gonna try that evrything works fine i wanna keep it that way. ive tried many things for hours i really dont want to list them all unless you experience the same issue

So is everything working fine now? 

[unseenblade]

1 minute ago, harrybamber8 said:

So is everything working fine now? 

yee