MMA7455 Sensor Help

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Hello Guys,

So I am just trying to follow the tutorial on this website: https://arduino-info.wikispaces.com/accelerometer-MMA7455 where it teaches you how to make the MMA7455 Arduino Accelerometer work.

I know the set up is easy for the following:
GND - To Arduino / YourDuino GND
VCC - To Arduino / YourDuino +5V (Note: this module has onboard 3.3 V regulator)
SCL - To Arduino / YourDuino A5 (Or Mega SCL pin)
SDA - To Arduino / YourDuino A4 (Or Mega SDA pin)

However, when i try to connect the 5V board on the arduino attached to the sensor where it is labelled VCC, the arduino board shuts off completely (light goes out).

I'm doing this for a project and appreciate any help. I'm kind of new to arduino and to sensors so if you guys can go easy on explanations that would be nice. Thank you.

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Just to add on I'm using a breadboard to connect the wires to the sensor and then to the arduino board.