Never bypass fuses or tape over vents to “solve” overheating. That’s how small problems become house fires.

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Inspect cables for cuts or melts. Use a multimeter to check for continuity where there shouldn’t be any. 3.6 Component Failure (Regulator, Diode, MOSFET) Failed semiconductors often short internally, turning into heaters.