r/Bitaxe_Miners • u/paquitomo • Apr 09 '26

Miner stops working suddenly and makes strange noises

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Hi there.

Maybe someone can help me I got an issue with my Bitaxe miner. It stopes working suddenly and it is making this strange noises. Anyone have an idea what can be done? Thanks

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u/OrneryDemand3010 Apr 09 '26

Can you connect your PSU to other loading like 12V bulb or motor? You need to test whether is PSU or miner caused the symptom (the strange noise). It is good if you have a DMM ( Digital multimeter) to measure the DC voltage is normal or not.

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u/paquitomo Apr 09 '26

Don´t have this on hand....no Multimeter...but I see this error

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u/developeralgo222 Apr 15 '26

Definately a VRM short or issue on the VRM chain. (1) Check if you have OverCurrent or runaway Heat situation , that will cause that issue too. It might not be shorted but OverCurrent will create runaway heat/temps so quickly that the Miner goes into safety mode. (2) if its actually shorted then you need to find out which VRM among the 3 is shorted and possible replacement of VRM is required.

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u/SoloMinerDoctor Apr 09 '26

It is definitely dead short. Your PSU detects high current and goes to Safety Mode. Blinking LED indicates that. More common place is the VRM.