A strong burning smell comes from a desktop PC, and a little smoke is visible near the back. What is the first action?
Une forte odeur de brûlé se dégage d'un PC de bureau, et un peu de fumée est visible à l'arrière. Quelle est la première action ?
Answers
ASwitch it off at the wall and unplug itCouper le courant à la prise murale et le débrancher
BSave all open documents before doing anythingEnregistrer tous les documents ouverts avant toute chose
COpen the case to look for the fault while it runsOuvrir le boîtier pour chercher la panne pendant qu'il fonctionne
DBlow on the vents to cool it downSouffler sur les grilles d'aération pour le refroidir
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