Timothy55555 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 I plugged my amp head into my computer using an Ethernet cable so I could install a custom tone. It started smoking and I immediately unplugged it. Now it doesn't light up and only makes a loud buzzing sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fflbrgst Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Woops! You cannot plug a Spider 4 directly into a computer! You need to use an FBV MkII Express or Shortboard. You will need to bring it to an authorized repair center for evaluation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_m Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Um... You’re lucky you didn’t burn up your computer as well. The RJ45 jack on the amp isn’t an Ethernet port. It’s sole purpose is to connect one of the Line 6 FBV foot controllers. It sends power over one pair of wires, so you probably created an overload condition. You may very well have actually damaged your computer’s Ethernet port as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 What fflbrgst and phil_m said. The RJ45 mod jack on the amp is labeled FBV Pedal, not computer. Buzzing is a bad sign, amp chips or the main board damage to a regulator. Buzzing would be the 60-cycle from the wall. Bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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