Burnt LA Chip?

[NoNo9]

Hi,

I've managed to screw my V10 lasers real fast (a day after i modded it, neglecting to do a Romeo mod ).
I actually never used backups for more than 30-40 secs at a time, only to test that they are indeed working.
A local installer told me that other than the burnt focusing coil i most likely have a fried LA chip.
1. Is it possible to check the LA chip? Have you ever seen a system with a dead coil and a working LA chip?
2. How dangerous is it to plug new lens into a system with a burnt LA chip? would it fry my new coils or just not work?

Thanks.