Atmega chip on fire

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I was holding a led on top of the atmega chip on the arduino. It fell from my hand on the and the thing which is on the right side of the chip (16.000), and boom the atmega chip caught fire :frowning: . Now I can't upload any code and when there is power given to the arduino there is a burning smell, please help!

Note:- I don't know how to use forums this is just a simple question

Output in Arduino IDE while uploading code :arrow_down:

Sketch uses 444 bytes (1%) of program storage space. Maximum is 32256 bytes.
Global variables use 9 bytes (0%) of dynamic memory, leaving 2039 bytes for local variables. Maximum is 2048 bytes.
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 1 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x58
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 2 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x58
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 3 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x58
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 4 of 10: not in sync: resp=0xbf
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 5 of 10: not in sync: resp=0xff
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 6 of 10: not in sync: resp=0xff
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 7 of 10: not in sync: resp=0xef
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 8 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x27
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 9 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x51
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 10 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x65
Failed uploading: uploading error: exit status 1
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I think it is safe to say that this chip is dead.

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so what do I do now

Buy a new Arduino?

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now smoke is also coming out

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Probably, yes. It is likely not worth it to try to repair it.

Disconnect it and throw it away.

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ok thank you

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If it is an Uno R3, you can remove the atmega chip and replace it. You need to buy a replacement chip with the Uno bootloader already installed.

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oh really can I do that thanks

Yes it's an r3 uno

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There is no guarantee that replacing the chip will fix the Uno, of course, you may have damaged other components also. But it could work.

That sounds like an accident waiting to happen. What were you trying to do with this led?

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I was placing it on the breadboard to test the an ir transmitter

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You are using a breadboard? In that case buy a "classic" Nano instead of replacing the Uno.

If you need to plug a shield into the Uno, then use an Uno.

If you are building a circuit on breadboard, use a Nano or other breadboard-compatible type of Arduino. You might need a larger breadboard because the Nano will take most of the space on a small breadboard, but at least you can build a neat prototype circuit instead of a rat's nest of wires.

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I did have a nano too until I soldered it in an amazing project

I do have a very big breadboard

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Hi, @yuvraj_333

What are you using for a power supply?

Can you post an image(s) of the burnt board?

Thanks.. Tom.. :smiley: :+1: :coffee: :australia:

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Hey @TomGeorge my issue has already been solved. But still thank you for replying.
I have disposed the board, because I don't want it to ruin my home.
Power supply:-PC

PS:- Can you tell me how to close this thread?

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You have ticked the solved, that is all you can do.
It will automatically close in 6 months time.

Tom.... :smiley: :+1: :coffee: :australia:

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