granddad Well-Known Member Most Helpful Member Feb 10, 2018 #1 I am trying to help a friend in USA , PC not powering on (10 year old Compaq ) ... are they IEEE at PC end and would USA wall plugs be fused ?
I am trying to help a friend in USA , PC not powering on (10 year old Compaq ) ... are they IEEE at PC end and would USA wall plugs be fused ?
MikeMl Well-Known Member Most Helpful Member Feb 10, 2018 #2 USA Wall plugs are fused (w/breakers) at the central panel (load center) Last edited: Feb 10, 2018
KevinW Member Feb 10, 2018 #3 Wall plugs should only have a breaker at the panel, any fuses should be internal. Very few plugs may have a fuse such as Christmas tree lights.
Wall plugs should only have a breaker at the panel, any fuses should be internal. Very few plugs may have a fuse such as Christmas tree lights.
granddad Well-Known Member Most Helpful Member Feb 10, 2018 #4 Thanks guys, looks like I have to talk them thru a power supply swap...