Re: Burnt out reg? on WHR-HP-54G (buffalo)

Thanks for the info and suggestions. I have left this project alone for a while now. I should be receiving my new WHR-HP-54G shortly and compare with. Then I should be able to figure out what the chip was doing and possible replace it with an equivalent. Much appreciated!

Let me know if this thread doesn't below here. I just so happened that the inverter I was using in my car has a 12V DC jack on it that fits into the WHR-HP-54G's 5V DC power plug. I plugged it in, left and returned 2.5 hrs later, started my car and saw some magic smoke!! I'm hoping only the reg (or diode?) needs replacing or bypassing, anyone know if this might be the case? I took pictures and tried attaching them. I have no problem warming up the solder gun to replace it but I'd like to know what exactly that chip does. The only labeling left on it is 'E33' and I think something starting with...