[Gareth Magennis]

"Soundhaspriority" wrote in message
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"Gareth Magennis" wrote in message
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Hi,

I have a MOTU firewire audio interface the the owner says he plugged the
firewire cable into the wrong way round. It now does not communicate
with the computer.

Is it possible/likely to damage the interface circuitry this way?



Cheers


Gareth.
Yes. Even if it doesn't seat, it's fairly common to get some intermittent
contact of the power bus with signal, and this blows out the PHY chip.

Send it to MOTU.

Bob Morein
(310) 237-6511



Thanks to all.

Have changed the Interface IC now and everything is working again. Quite a
tricky 64 pin flatpack surface mount jobby. Not for the feint hearted.

Sheesh, I need a cup of tea now.




Gareth.