I think I am going to cry...

Last night on the drive home I noticed a rather unpleasant stink of burning plastic. After looking around I realized the Empeg didn't advance to the next song and showed no sign of life. I immediately yanked it from the sled in a panic. Tears welling in my eyes, I gingerly reseated "Dexter's Brain" in to the sled. No boot... No reassuring blue pulse... Nothing.

When I returned home I tried the AC adapter to no avail. A frantic search of the board and FAQ showed the slim possibility that there might be a self resetting fuse at work. Tried it this morning and still nothing...

I did leave the Empeg in my trunk for a few cold hours before the drive. I had too much to carry inside, and fully intended to return and bring my baby inside. But drinks were offered, talked ensued... I forgot. Could whatever happened be due to the cold? It was just below freezing when I left, but I didn't notice the Empeg being unusually cold when I placed it in the sled... It worked fine for about 15 minutes of driving before I noticed the silence and the smell.

I'm heading out now in shameful silence to pick up the proper tools to peak inside for any physical burning. The FAQ mentions things to look for in the MK1, but this is a MK2. Anything I should be looking for besides obvious scorch marks? I have yet to try connecting to the player with hyper-terminal to see if the player itself is okay, but I don't have much hope...

Thanks.