Questionable PC power supply 'explodes,' bursts into flames the moment it's plugged into a socket in viral video — video captures moment repair shop worker avoids disaster
Clearly, one PSU in Vietnam did not live up to this expectation, as CCTV footage from a shop shows it bursting into flames as soon as it's plugged into the socket. Even though it caught on fire, thankfully, no one was injured as the tester acted quickly to cut it off from the wall.
A power supply unit (PSU) in Vietnam caught fire and exploded when it was plugged into a socket, as captured on CCTV footage in a shop. Thankfully, nobody was injured as the technician responded quickly, cutting the power off from the wall. The brand and model of the PSU in question is the VSP MEGA MAX VS750D. It appears to be an older unit, pulled out of its packaging without any protective material.
The video shows sparks and flames erupting upon plugging the power cord into the unit, with smoke billowing out shortly after. The technician, who was barefoot on wooden flooring, managed to remove the cord and attempt to extinguish the fire by blowing on it. While the exact cause of the incident remains unknown, the PSU's low rating (80+ White) and poor ranking (Tier E) suggest it may have been prone to failure.
Some speculate that the PCB inside the case was not properly isolated, leading to a short circuit. However, the footage indicates the fire started before the tester even had the chance to turn the PSU on. This suggests an internal issue, such as a failing bridge rectifier or MOSFET, causing an internal short and subsequent explosion.
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