Doh'! 110volt computer plugged into 220 volt socket

[newjacksm]

I built a computer for my family in Europe, however they didn't change the voltage setting in the back. They plugged it in and turned it on. I was told it sparked (assuming from the power supply) and is now not turning on.

I told them the computer is most likely fried.

Is there anyway the power supply it self is fried and not the entire computer?

Anyone with any experience with this?

 

[Remeniz]

It's likely that nothing else but the PSU is damaged.

Pop in a new PSU and see if the machine fires up.

 

[Tommy Boy]

You'll really never know until you replace the power supply and try to turn it on.

They're lucky it didn't catch on fire, seriously.