Salt Fish posted:

OP your computer most likely has a serious electrical issue such as a malfunctioning power supply. You need to power it off right away. Inspect the components for signs of burning such as discolored areas or blown capacitors. You may find that there is a thin coating of residue, and any exposed circuit boards may be corroded if it is left with the coating on there. You can probably clean any affected parts with a high % iso solution and a toothbrush. The component that was smoking should be full replaced, and this is probably the power supply.

Let me me know if you need any recommendations and if you can take some close up pictures we can probably help you diagnose the cause. I noticed that you said this was a habit for your computer and I strongly recommend you leave it unplugged and powered off until a full repair is performed as a fire could spread to your house or apartment. Yes, posting on the internet is fun, but it's not worth risking a serious fire in your home!

Okay good luck, thanks for reading and god bless. If anyone else has any tips for inspecting and repairing smoke damage in a computer feel free to chime in!