"William R. Walsh" wrote in news:8ce9ac01-0929-45b0-
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and to my surprise there was a component on the
motherboard that was glowing red hot.

This cannot be good. Even if the board continued to work, I wouldn't
leave it running unattended for any reason. It could start a fire,
especially if the case is dusty.


I wonder if his 'red hot component' might be a surface mount LED?




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infinite set.