Think My Router Maybe Fried Pleaee Help

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Stressboi

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Hello i recently bought a Huawei B525 Router Today i unplugged to test something then when i plugged it back in i used the wrong power cord now my router wont switch on even with the right power cord is my router totally fried or can i salvage it i also opened it and nothing seems to be fried pleaee help im loosing my mind here.

Ps: router is only 6days old :(
 
Jintong said:
Hello i recently bought a Huawei B525 Router Today i unplugged to test something then when i plugged it back in i used the wrong power cord now my router wont switch on even with the right power cord is my router totally fried or can i salvage it i also opened it and nothing seems to be fried pleaee help im loosing my mind here.

Ps: router is only 6days old :(
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Not sure what you want us to do?

Yes, if you plugged in a power adapter that has more output volts than the OG adapter then you killed it.

Just return it and say its faulty or if its against your morals buy a new one.
 
Rickster said:
Not sure what you want us to do?

Yes, if you plugged in a power adapter that has more output volts than the OG adapter then you killed it.

Just return it and say its faulty or if its against your morals buy a new one.
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Bought it on olx cant return it thought i could get advice if i can sort it out or throw it in the bin
 
Jintong said:
Bought it on olx cant return it thought i could get advice if i can sort it out or throw it in the bin
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Its either a blown cap or chip.

Caps can be replaced quite easily if they are the conventional type, if they are Aluminum Polymer caps then you need someone who does micro soldering, same goes for chips.
 
Try a different power cord (the correct one you have might just be faulty).
Failing that...time to get a new one I guess.
 
If the adapter you used was of a higher voltage, then the chances are that something has popped. If the voltage was the same but the amperage was a little higher, then it should not have blown anything.
There does not seem to be a load of electronic repair shops anymore! It will probably be cheaper buying a replacement, that way you get a warranty for next time :whistling:
 
What voltages are we talking about here? Have a look at both power bricks, or post a pics if you're unsure.
 
Rickster said:
Its either a blown cap or chip.

Caps can be replaced quite easily if they are the conventional type, if they are Aluminum Polymer caps then you need someone who does micro soldering, same goes for chips.
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Caps are pretty tenacious, so I doubt it's that
 
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