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By MRComputerServices
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Have a MP3 Trigger, installed in an Astromech droid, Like Hundreds before. Rollin along, Beepin and Boopin..then i get what sounds like a Line short buzzing. Pull off the rear panel, and the Power LED is Off, Activity LED is Off. Shout down the droid, and take him to the shop. I use a FLUKE 787 to read all my boards, i get a Stable 5.12v on the input line of the board. the other 3 devices, powered by the Same Regulated power supply are also reading Stable 5.12v and fully operational. It is my belief that i have a Short Circuit, Drain to gate on the Power MOFSET. if this is indeed the case, the board should be covered under a Normal Factory warranty.