I ordered a generic drop-in replacement battery from China. Plugged it in (keyed socket) and noticed a gunpowder-like burning smell. Unplugged it, reinserted old battery and connected AC adapter hoping for the best. Previously working instrument is now dead. Value $3000-4000.
Generally speaking, is it worth attempting a fix? I presume the damage is due to reverse polarity from a mis-wired battery. Is it likely to be widespread (like into IC's) or confined to a few replaceable components I can trace back from the battery socket?
Does this sound like a common event? Should I have known better? Bad day.
Generally speaking, is it worth attempting a fix? I presume the damage is due to reverse polarity from a mis-wired battery. Is it likely to be widespread (like into IC's) or confined to a few replaceable components I can trace back from the battery socket?
Does this sound like a common event? Should I have known better? Bad day.