Aug
18
This is a PSU from a Infrant/Netgear ReadyNAS NV+ system. The PSU likely failed because of design problems instead of faulty components; the failure seems to be a common event on certain manufacturing batches. Notable features on upper picture: 3 bulged capacitors, 1 inductor with burned insulation. Notable features on lower picture: signs of …
Jun
29
Don’t have much more detail on this one, but it’s a FANUC power supply unit that has failed. FANUC stands for Fuji Automatic Numerical Control. Credit: Sculptor.
Jun
27
This transformer died leaving a horrible smell behind. Fortunately the bulb is still relatively unscathed with just an oddly colored spot. Credit: Justin B.
Apr
19
A nice picture of a 2n3904 transistor used in a class project power supply that was destroyed along with other components not shown after a probable short. Credit: Lucas T.
Jan
23
Two views of the same xbox board that not only lost the blue smoke but also lost the black smoke. Credits: Daniel Celion from Sweden.