RX65 emitted a puff of smoke

[RadarGoat]

I had my RX65 emit a puff of smoke and then it had an electrical burning smell, but seemed to still work. However, since it is still under warranty, I sent it back to Beltronics. Does anyone know if they try to fix my unit or do they send a new one to replace it?

[kpatz]

They'll fix it most likely. Though if it's badly damaged, the "fix" may be to replace the entire innards.

[Stealth Stalker]

The mojo escaped!

Sometimes they can refill it, but often they can't.

[Akosikojak]

The mojo escaped!

Dammit, better get you a new RD RadarGoat, the magic is gone bro.

[upstatedoc]

[stealthfz1]

Never ever let the smoke out of an electronic device!

[TRun]

Mmmm Radar detector smoke.... Don't breathe this!

[Zapple]

Mmmm Radar detector smoke.... Don't breathe this!

[Z1NONLY]

One of the lesser known theories of electronics is the "smoke theory".


Smoke Theory: All electronic equipment runs on smoke. Once you let all the smoke escape from an electronic device, it will no longer function.



I learned this theory in high school electronic, USMC electronics, and even college electronics classes. And I have demonstrated this theory to be true on more than a few occasions.


...I would send that thing in.

[Kage_]

One of the lesser known theories of electronics is the "smoke theory".


Smoke Theory: All electronic equipment runs on smoke. Once you let all the smoke escape from an electronic device, it will no longer function.



I learned this theory in high school electronic, USMC electronics, and even college electronics classes. And I have demonstrated this theory to be true on more than a few occasions.

Oh I have proven the theory true a few times myself. You let the magic blue smoke out and you can kiss the component goodbye.