[Mike Copioli]

I have a great one for you. Same problem only the aluminum chip was UNDERNEATH the analog header pins. It took me a few hours to find the problem. After replacing the 5volt reg and performing several tests I realized that there is a small space between the bottom of the header pins and the PCB. When the RC was held up to a light It was obvious that the there was something underneath the pins. The trick was getting it out. I ended up fishing it out with a stiff piece of wire.