My grandson found this mini projector at a garage sale for $5. They said it was never used and it had been sitting on a shelf. So he took it home and plugged it in. Suddenly he heard a sizzling sound and smelled smoke. So he called grandpa and asked if I would take a look at it.
Turns out the IC at U4 fried. Does anyone know what the component is because I can't get accurate info off it. I'll attach a pic of the area.
My grandson found this mini projector at a garage sale for $5. They said it was never used and it had been sitting on a shelf. So he took it home and plugged it in. Suddenly he heard a sizzling sound and smelled smoke. So he called grandpa and asked if I would take a look at it.
Turns out the IC at U4 fried. Does anyone know what the component is because I can't get accurate info off it. I'll attach a pic of the area.
Chips with "C7E" seem to be some types of DC-DC regulator or converter from Torex Semiconductor. Seems like your grandson's "good deal" is your migraine moment. Good luck if you elect to fix it or if you decide to break the news to your heir that it belongs in the bin.