This message was posted by Monkeytree on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?/topic/1/1361.html I have had a disatrous experience with my AMAYA this morning and in more than a bind! After stitching a simple design this morning, I suddenly hear a pop sound, I turn to investigate thinking this came from somewhere else in the room only to hear another pop, followed by billows of smoke from the A/C input and then the arm and elsewhere on the back! I immediately paniced and began unplugging as it was time to leave for my regular job! I've returned and held my breath as I re-connected and tried to boot up, and immediately the machine popped twice and now nothing! There is no power to the machine at all it appears. I know my worst fears are going to be realized when I finlly find someone to look at it. But, in the meantime, does anyone have any suggestions on some trouble shooting I can attempt? Do you have any suggestions on a technician? I am in Barnwell, SC which is approximately 5 hours to the nearest authorized tech!!! UGH! I am freaking out here with orders pen ding!!! Any help would be greatly appreciated! =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================