Devo 7E 4in1 mod, smoked mainboard!

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04 Jun 2017 16:55 #62822 by DrMeltdown
Devo 7E 4in1 mod, smoked mainboard! was created by DrMeltdown
I finished adding the 4in1 module and tried to test it. The first couple times turing it on, menu buttons beeped, but I could not get into the menu (stayed on initial loaded model screen). I could boot into usb mode and program mode. Deviation was working fine before the 4in1 mod install.
I inspected and repositioned the module and tried again, this time I saw the dreaded magic smoke and burning smell.
I see a burnt out component (pic attached) and found a blob of solder between the RED and YELLOW wires on the connector labeled "RUDD-V" that I hadn't noticed before. I also may have shorted the speaker connection by having the module turned heat shield down, bridging the exposed solder points. I suspect the bridging the speaker was the primary culprit of the burnout since it occurred after I tried positioning the module in that (now recognized as) dangerous position.
I have not removed the board to inspect the front side.
I'm hoping someone can recognize what happened and give me some good news for repair.
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04 Jun 2017 19:42 - 04 Jun 2017 23:27 #62828 by DrMeltdown
Replied by DrMeltdown on topic Devo 7E 4in1 mod, smoked mainboard!
Already an update...
Thanks to the following thread: www.deviationtx.com/forum/6-general-disc...cb-component-id-help

I was able to jumper across the transistor (and unplugging the RUDD-V connector to be safe) to get it powered up and operating. I still need to find a replacement transistor to get it all back to normal.
If anyone knows where to obtain a proper replacement, please let me know and provide a link. Thanks.

EDIT: I also fixed the solder blob and things seem all good with everything except the transistor now. I have a replacement on order: www.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx...ey942-IRLML6401TRPBF
Last edit: 04 Jun 2017 23:27 by DrMeltdown. Reason: update

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05 Jun 2017 01:53 #62835 by Deal57
Replied by Deal57 on topic Devo 7E 4in1 mod, smoked mainboard!
Nice recovery. I'm sorry that your board shorted, but I appreciate seeing your situation as you found a solution. I am sure I and others might benefit from the photos and actions you posted here.

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07 Jun 2017 01:13 #62863 by Gerry
Replied by Gerry on topic Devo 7E 4in1 mod, smoked mainboard!
If it helps anyone in the future this is a close up of the component in my 7e

Devo 7e A7105 NRF24L01 CC2500 2x3 way & voice, Devo 12e 4 in 1 & voice.
FFS (Forever Fixing Stuff)
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