need help with arduino micro

Using Arduino Installation & Troubleshooting
#1

hello , i recently purchased a arduino micro for a project, but when i plug it in to my computer the chip gets really hot, then when i try to upload a sketch it turns off

thanks for future help

#2

How are you connecting it? USB?

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#3

Yes I use usb

#4

Unless you have something in addition to the USB cable connected to the Arduino Micro it should not be getting very hot. You might have a faulty unit. Is it an official Arduino (Made in Italy) or is it a clone? Clones are sometimes not tested and might have a solder fault. Looks at the board under a magnifier to see if you can spot any solder bridges.

#5

Using a magnifying glasses or your cellphone’s camera, check for shorts in the board.

#6

It's not a clone

#7

There’s no solder bridges

#8

I bought it at radioshak , so should I return it for another micro or an uno

#9

Yes, if you can exchange it for another unit, do it. Yours is probably deffective.

At least you didn't buy it from an overseas e-store in Asia... if you had, you'd be $£%#@ed

#10

Thanks for the help

#11