Arduino Nano suddenly stopped working

Development Tools IDE 1.x
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I was editing code, uploading, plugging in and out. Arudino working fine. Then I plug it back in and I can't upload to my Arduino Nano anymore and only the red power led comes on.

Operating System - Windows 10

Board - Arduino Nano

Error message

Arduino: 1.8.6 (Windows 10), Board: "Arduino Nano, ATmega328P (Old Bootloader)"

Sketch uses 3790 bytes (12%) of program storage space. Maximum is 30720 bytes.
Global variables use 294 bytes (14%) of dynamic memory, leaving 1754 bytes for local variables. Maximum is 2048 bytes.
avrdude: ser_open(): can't open device "\\.\COM5": The system cannot find the file specified.


Problem uploading to board.  See http://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/Troubleshooting#upload for suggestions.

This report would have more information with
"Show verbose output during compilation"
option enabled in File -> Preferences.

note: I can upload the exact same code and use same settings onto my other arduino nano.

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Make sure you have selected the port of your Nano from the Tools > Port menu.

If you don’t know which port is your Nano, you can find it like this:

  • Unplug your Arduino board from the computer.
  • Tools > Port
  • Note the ports, if any, listed in the menu.
  • Close the Tools menu
  • Plug your Arduino board into the computer.
  • Tools > Port - The new port listed in the menu is your Arduino board.
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orin635:
note: I can upload the exact same code and use same settings onto my other arduino nano.

I think your Arduino Nano got burnt, try to upload bootloader again in it, may be it will work.

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