NEW USB BLASTER II HARDWARE FAULT

[GOMEZ_IT]

Good morning. About two months ago I purchased a BLASTER II USB programmer from the Digikey site. A few days ago I opened the box to make and realized that it doesn't work! Reading on the Intel forums I discovered that the same problem has already happened to some other users. The Digikey invoice was issued on October 15th, but I was only able to try the device a few days ago. Now digikey, since more than 60 days have passed since invoicing, does not allow me to make the RMA request. Is there a solution to this problem, or have I just wasted money?

I insert the photo of the error that occurs as soon as the USB cable is connected to the PC. I tried 3 different PCs, and the problem is not with the drivers.Error usb blaster II

Link to user with have the same problem:

https://community.intel.com/t5/Programmable-Devices/USB-Blaster-II-not-recognized-in-Windows-10-11/td-p/1617994

[NurAiman_M_Intel]

Hi,

We apologize for the inconvenience, but since the USB-Blaster has surpassed the 60-day purchase period, we are unable to provide an RMA. Typically, customer will purchase another USB-Blaster once the purchase period ended.

Regards,

Aiman

[FvM]

Hi,

60 days return period is distributor policy. What are the applicable warranty conditions for USB Blaster II?
Restricting manufacturer warranty to 60 days for this kind of product would violate national law in most countries. 

[GOMEZ_IT]

I agree with FvM. I It is not possible to have a guarantee of only 60 days. Unfortunately I was able to try the device after 68 days from the invoicing date. Don't devices usually have at least 1 year warranty? I would also like to point out that the device did not break during operation, but in reality it never worked!

[NurAiman_M_Intel]

Hi,

I am checking this and will revert to you again.

Regards,

Aiman

[NurAiman_M_Intel]

Hi,

I required some information to do warranty checking. I will email you through forum email.

Regards,

Aiman

[GOMEZ_IT]

Ok NurAiman.
I received the email and responded by entering the requested data.
Thank you

[GOMEZ_IT]

It's really a scandal! After a thousand requests and solicitations to digikey, I still haven't managed to get the defective device replaced after several months!. I hope INTEL intervenes and solves my case..

[NurAiman_M_Intel]

Hi,

Any update from Digikey after my last response to you on 3rd Feb?

Regards,

Aiman

[GOMEZ_IT]

Hi NurAiman.
Digikey wrote to me saying that they needed a proxy from the broker who purchased the device for me, authorizing them to handle the RMA directly with me.
The broker sent digikey the proxy  authorizing me to handle the RMA.
Then a few days ago digikey wrote that they want to deal directly with the broker.