FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Detailed explanation-1: -Occasionally, laptop batteries will fail and may emit a burning smell. To troubleshoot the battery, remove the battery from the computer, then connect the AC adapter. Use the computer for a while, then check for the burning smell. If the laptop no longer emits the smell, the battery is likely the problem.

Detailed explanation-2: -If one appliance continually emits an electrical burning smell when turned on, it is possible to check this with a tester on the outlet itself. Any problems with the socket, such as rust or damage to coating due to moisture damage, will emit a burning odor from inside it.

Detailed explanation-3: -Burning smells don’t come from anything operating in a temperature within a monitored range. If it did, the computer wouldn’t continue to operate. It’s likely something like a bad/loose connector, a short, or a capacitor failing.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sounds like something is shorting or shorted out or overheated (burnt out). Before turning power on again, I would remove everything connected to the motherboard and see if the burnt smell came from one of the hardware attached to the motherboard or if you can spot any signs of burnt components on the hardware.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are several issues that can cause an electrical outlet to smell like burning plastic, such as: A circuit board overload. Damaged wiring within the power outlet. Exposed or improperly installed wiring.