Computer on fire (and is still ok after that)

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around an incident where a participant's computer caught fire but continued to function afterward. Participants share their reactions, safety concerns, and advice regarding the situation, focusing on the implications of potential damage and safety measures.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes witnessing a fire in their PC and expresses a mix of surprise and relief that the computer still operates normally despite visible scorch marks on the mainboard.
  • Another participant emphasizes the need to assume the computer is no longer safe and suggests having the power supply checked.
  • A participant humorously reflects on the implications of such an incident occurring while using the computer in a precarious position.
  • Concerns are raised about potential health risks from silane gas residue, with a warning to be cautious.
  • One participant reiterates the importance of safety and suggests that, despite the computer still functioning, it should not be used until checked.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for caution and the importance of checking the computer for safety, though there are varying degrees of concern about the situation's severity and implications.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not reached a consensus on the extent of damage or the safety of continuing to use the computer, and there are unresolved questions regarding the specific risks associated with the incident.

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Today when I was sitting at my desk in the lab, all of a sudden I saw fire in my PC! So I cut off the power in a hurry, and opened the case to check it.

Then I turned on the power, and to everyone's surprise, it started up normally like nothing happened!

At that moment I was totally ... Oh, I can not describe that complicated feeling...

There are scorches on the mainboard, but nothing seems to be damaged by the fire. Thank god my data and programs are still there.
 
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You need to assume it is no longer safe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJCZ4ayioCU

Oh wait, you didn't say it was a laptop. That's about all that I use.
 
That was cool Ivan.
 
I don't think it will be for Stan though...

For me, yeah!
 
Wow... the notion of that happening on my crotch is really quite an arresting experience.

Anyway, Ivan is right and you should STILL assume it isn't safe until you at least get the power supply checked out. Anything beyond that would just be damage to the computer... oh, and be careful of the silane gas residue, it's not good for you (to put it mildly).
 
Ivan Seeking said:
You need to assume it is no longer safe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJCZ4ayioCU

Oh wait, you didn't say it was a laptop. That's about all that I use.

Thanks, the computer has been sent for check. Even though it still works after the fair, I guess no one dares to use it.
 

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