[keen101]

If your question was directed at me, then here's my answer...



I was using a 7.2v back-up battery.

Doesn't seem very likely that that would fry it.

Static electricity? I was being careful in regards of using it in a static free environment.

My dad said maybe it was half (over) heated when they assembled the board. But, he even had doubts about that. He seems about as bewildered as I am.