Primecom
Overheating / Component Failure
Charger emits a burning smell or visible smoke during or after charging.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Shorted power component on control board, Melted wiring insulation, Overheated plug or receptacle, Internal contamination causing tracking
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Immediately turn off the breaker or unplug the charger. Do not touch the unit until it has cooled and smoke has cleared.
- 1. Do not reuse: Do not attempt to restart the charger after a burning smell or smoke event.
- 2. Visual inspection (after cooling): Look for melted plastic, burn marks around the plug, cable, or charger housing.
- 3. Check wall receptacle: If the smell originated near the outlet, have an electrician inspect and replace the receptacle and possibly the wiring.
- 4. Internal inspection (technician): Open the charger and inspect the main control board, relay, and wiring for obvious damage. Replace any burned components or the entire charger if damage is extensive.
- 5. Root cause analysis: Before installing a replacement, verify that the supply circuit is correctly sized and wired to prevent recurrence.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Main Control Board / Internal Wiring Harness
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