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June 1st 07, 02:05 AM
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I Used The Wrong DC Cable, And My Radio Started Smoking
Yes, I accidentally used the wrong voltage DC inlet, and my Sangean
ATS 818 started smoking a bit from the plug. I quickly removed it. It does not work anymore. I have opened it up, and cannot find any circuits that could have burned. The LCD screen still displays the time. I am not sure how to proceed, and I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts about fixing it or having it fixed somehow. Thank you. -Jimmy |
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June 1st 07, 02:45 AM
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I Used The Wrong DC Cable, And My Radio Started Smoking
Did you ever hook a car battery up wrong? I haven't.I never fried a
radio either. cuhulin |
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June 1st 07, 02:46 AM
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I Used The Wrong DC Cable, And My Radio Started Smoking
Sangean radios are real good at smokin.Next time,,, Buy a Radio.
cuhulin |
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June 1st 07, 03:11 AM
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I Used The Wrong DC Cable, And My Radio Started Smoking
wrote in message oups.com... Yes, I accidentally used the wrong voltage DC inlet, and my Sangean ATS 818 started smoking a bit from the plug. I quickly removed it. It does not work anymore. I have opened it up, and cannot find any circuits that could have burned. The LCD screen still displays the time. I am not sure how to proceed, and I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts about fixing it or having it fixed somehow. Thank you. -Jimmy The radio should have a reverse-polarity protection diode at the DC input. If it's done it's job, it will now be shorted out, and will need to be replaced. Depending on where it is in the circuit, it could also prevent the radio working on batteries until it's been replaced. |
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June 1st 07, 06:40 PM
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I Used The Wrong DC Cable, And My Radio Started Smoking
wrote in message
oups.com... Yes, I accidentally used the wrong voltage DC inlet, and my Sangean ATS 818 started smoking a bit from the plug. I quickly removed it. It does not work anymore. I have opened it up, and cannot find any circuits that could have burned. The LCD screen still displays the time. I am not sure how to proceed, and I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts about fixing it or having it fixed somehow. Thank you. -Jimmy "Life comes at you fast." Now you have an expensive clock. |
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