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 02/19/2004 08:51:17 AM · #1
Just got my new X-Drive II today... and I think I've fried it. :-(

I have one of those generic adapters and I set it to negative polarity instead of positive.. The adapter starting smoking a bit, so I turned it off after about ~5-10 seconds. The X-Drive itself still turns on and appears to be operating fine, but I wonder if I may have fried the charging circuit in the X-Drive and/or the adapter? I'm too worried to try it again in the office in case I short something.

Can any elec engineers offer any reassurance before I get home in 4 hours and see if it's ok? :-(

Message edited by author 2004-02-19 08:51:46.
 02/19/2004 08:57:44 AM · #2
I am an electrical engineer, but don't take this as professional advice.

Usually when you let the smoke out, things don't work well.
 02/19/2004 09:21:14 AM · #3
Smoke...bad... ;-)))

Yeah - I'm thinking I'll be very lucky if the adapter isn't fried. I'm just hoping the adapter sacrificed itself to keep my X-Drive II alive.. Thanks G.
 02/19/2004 01:14:17 PM · #4
Well, both adapter and X-Drive seem to be working fine.. Strange but true!

You and your crazy theories of it being bad for electronics to smoke, Gordon.. ;-))) (Seriously though, I'm amazed it works.)
 02/19/2004 03:36:06 PM · #5
Count yourself lucky Paul - coz normally when I short stuff and smoke comes out - its bye bye.
But I still make it a point to open up the thing and see whats inside:p
 02/19/2004 04:38:55 PM · #6
Smoking should be legal.
 02/19/2004 04:54:57 PM · #7
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Smoking should be legal.


It might as well be here in NY... I think the fines are up to something like "loss of one nut" by now!
 02/19/2004 05:03:21 PM · #8
I made electrical somke at work today with a 277volt lighting circuit. that was fun
 02/19/2004 05:03:45 PM · #9
oops i ment smoke
02/19/2004 05:47:02 PM · #10
Originally posted by kaush:
Count yourself lucky Paul - coz normally when I short stuff and smoke comes out - its bye bye.

Believe me, I do! I also appreciate not shorting the plug socket in the office, or setting off the fire alarm!
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