Please help! Arduino Pro not responding!

Development Tools IDE 1.x
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I have Arduino Pro board 5v 16MHz ATmega 328 - http://www.watterott.com/media/images/popup/2009799-2.jpg
connected through FTDI Basic Breakout - 5V http://www.sparkfun.com/products/9115
with USB to PC

Everything worked fine, and suddenly I couldn't upload on Arduino.
Error code is:
avrdude: stk500_getsync(): not in sync: resp=0x00
avrdude: stk500_disable(): protocol error, expect=0x14, resp=0x51

In last 48 hours I have tried everything I could find on the internet about this error - change COM port, reinstall drivers, reset button game, disconnected everything from the pins...
Then I tried to upload on other computer and it is still not working.

When I press reset button I can see LED blinks ones, then three times.
After a few minutes that board is connected to PC, the ATmega328 chip is gets hot, really hot!

I want to know is there a way to test (or measure with multimeter) the ATmega328 chip to see if its dead?

Or any other suggestion.
Thanks!

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I guess the fact that it 'gets really hot' is the only answer you need.

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Yeah, just tried this test Fried my arduino - #4 by Coding_Badly - IDE 1.x - Arduino Forum with TX and RX (connected it with no power to arduino) and I think that chip is dead.
I'm so sad now!
need to order new one :frowning:
or two if I fry chip again.

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One more question!
Is it possible to replace ATmega328 chip on Arduino Pro board?

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Is it possible to replace ATmega328 chip on Arduino Pro board?

I guess the correct answer is "yes but its difficult" - if you have experience working with SMD components and have a hot-air rework station then it will be easier. Without the right tools it is tricky to remove the old chip without damaging the board or traces. I've never attempted this though I can solder a TQFP package onto a board...

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