[Corsair CX430] Spark from PSU and PC still works fine!

[kARTechnology]

This happened 4 days back.

Corsair CX430 PSU since Sep'12
A 250GB HDD
GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-S2HP
3 gig RAM
AMD 2400+ 2.4GHz Dual Core

I sometimes switch off the PSU at the backside small switch.
upon switching on at the back, a small spark.
Immediately switched off, and after few seconds switched on.
Pressed power button, voila it boots as usual.

Is the Surge Absorbing Component (MOV) busted? I think it is the one closest to the switch. and gets power before the other components power get power

 

[bssunilreddy]

A small spark when switching the PSU ON is normal. It's the initial inrush current charging up the capacitors inside the power supply which causes a small spark as the connection to power is made if the PSU switch is turned OFF. It is not harmful to the PSU.

 

[kARTechnology]

oh..so no problem? didn't know...

 

[damngoodman999]

until the computer works fine with any restart or freezing its should do fine, i would suggest you to RMA the PSU

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[kARTechnology]

until the computer works fine with any restart or freezing its should do fine, i would suggest you to RMA the PSU

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bought @ Sep'12 ...does it still have warranty?

 

[maheshn]

bought @ Sep'12 ...does it still have warranty?

According to Corsair it has 3 years' warranty...

CX430 — 80 PLUS® Bronze Certified Power Supply

Therefore if you got it in 2012, it will be out of warranty