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Tommy
20-03-2008, 16:06
me being a noob i wired up my ps2 power inverter to the wrong points on the ciggy lighter (+ to - and - to +) and it started smoking.

i took the cover off the inverter to see the board and 2 bits were a bit melted.


i then put the wires to the correct points, and then everything worked and no smoke.



just wondering if everyone thinks its going to be safe to use it?

merci
Ecom
20-03-2008, 18:12
its kind of a risk you woul dhave to decie on realy, if you are that worried that your car will explode, then get a new inverter. otherwise just give it a go.
samisnake
20-03-2008, 18:35
when u say 2 bits were melted, can u explain further.
if its working now, id probably use it still. however what id do if i were u is use ur ps2 with u in the car for a couple hours, see if u smell anything funny or if it cuts out.
Tommy
20-03-2008, 19:12
when u say 2 bits were melted, can u explain further.
if its working now, id probably use it still. however what id do if i were u is use ur ps2 with u in the car for a couple hours, see if u smell anything funny or if it cuts out.

im not too great with the technical terms, there are 2 small cylindrical things connected to the board and they looked to be slightly melted on the plastic.


not too sure what to do tbh
Legoman
20-03-2008, 20:36
Get a photo of it be much easier
samisnake
21-03-2008, 02:09
im not too great with the technical terms, there are 2 small cylindrical things connected to the board and they looked to be slightly melted on the plastic.


not too sure what to do tbh

sounds like capicators. tbh id just get a new one mate. if u see smoke thats never good lol
Tommy
21-03-2008, 12:29
sounds like capicators. tbh id just get a new one mate. if u see smoke thats never good lol

ye i think i will, feel like a right dick now though!