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Magic Smoke

by Chris Meyer | Jan 24, 2020

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Not many people realize this, but most modules are made from concentrated smoke. If some of that smoke is released, then most modules will no longer function properly, If at all. It is time to contact its manufacturer, beg forgiveness, and see if they can fix it. The most common reason for the Magic Smoke to escape is plugging in a power header backwards (or offset by a pin or two).

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