Help, did a STUPID thing

So, I plugged in my old US G3 in Italy without sliding the voltage switch. Result: popping sound and nasty burning smell.
Is it totally fried or just a fuse to replace?
I'm an idiot.

It may just be a fuse, but the burning smell does not bode well. The smell may be the enamelled wire on a transformer. To get to the fuses, the power supply must be removed from the Mac and dis-assembled. Once a few minutes have gone by, there should be no hazardous voltages inside, as long as you do not plug it in.
Used power supplies for the desktop G3 are one of the most plentiful used parts available. In the US, eBay always has several available. It may be easier to get another one, swap them, then attempt the repair. (Or skip the repair and be done.)
Life is too short for self-abuse. Everyone makes mistakes. Stop kicking yourself and use it as a learning experience. When you have fixed this -- by whatever method -- you will show yourself that you are resourceful, flexible, and clever.

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