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I powered my new PC up but the selector switch at the rear was still on 115V, not 230V. There was a small 'pop' and it won't switch on now. Have I damaged it, or just blown a fuse?

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Change the switch to 230V and power on your system If the system does not ON then the SMPS might be damaged(It might be fuse or power transistor damaged). As your system is new one you will have warranty so replace your SMPS with new one.

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