Quad Cortex Fire

HELP! I’ve been using a quad cortex for years with no issues (except the occasional WiFi drop) and tonight after playing for a few hours, while I was playing, I suddenly heard a popping sound. Immediately after, the audio cut out, the screen turned off, and smoke began coming from the left-side vent of the unit.

I was using the original Neural DSP power supply, and the unit was plugged into a surge-protected outlet with no indication of a power surge or electrical issue. Since then, the Quad Cortex will not power on at all, and there is still a noticeable burnt smell coming from the unit. Has anyone else had this happen? I emailed NDSP support, and hoping they can help :folded_hands:

It’s never a good sign when the Tone Smoke is released.

That sucks!

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Yikes, that’s a big bummer! Hopefully it’s just a single blown component, not a whole board.

This is the first I’m hearing of a component popping or burning inside a Quad Cortex. Hopefully Neural can get you sorted out.

In the meantime, don’t attempt to power it on anymore; it could make things worse.

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