Hi Everyone.
I have basic knowledge of electricity.
My goal zero nomad 20 solar panel recently stopped working. The cause of this is because an extended usb cable measuring 10ft. or so was used to charge a mobile phone (Samsung S7 Edge). Right now, the LED to indicate Solar power input isn't coming on and the USB output is just about 1V. I also have no warranty to explore manufacture solutions.
Some details (using DMM)
Input is reading 20v
Output is reading 1v for USB, 6.5v for mini solar port, 18v for solar ports.
I tested the inductors (L1 and L2 appear to read less than 1ohm)
I tested the only onboard integrated circuit - 4 paira of pins (the volatage appear to similar to the output ports)
Nothing appears to be damage, but I believe that some form of attenuation or resistance may have caused a short circuit or overheating to damage something.
Can someone advise what other options I have to restore functionality or further tests?
I have basic knowledge of electricity.
My goal zero nomad 20 solar panel recently stopped working. The cause of this is because an extended usb cable measuring 10ft. or so was used to charge a mobile phone (Samsung S7 Edge). Right now, the LED to indicate Solar power input isn't coming on and the USB output is just about 1V. I also have no warranty to explore manufacture solutions.
Some details (using DMM)
Input is reading 20v
Output is reading 1v for USB, 6.5v for mini solar port, 18v for solar ports.
I tested the inductors (L1 and L2 appear to read less than 1ohm)
I tested the only onboard integrated circuit - 4 paira of pins (the volatage appear to similar to the output ports)
Nothing appears to be damage, but I believe that some form of attenuation or resistance may have caused a short circuit or overheating to damage something.
Can someone advise what other options I have to restore functionality or further tests?
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