What exactly happens to an electronic device when hit by an EMP? Can it be turned on again?

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What exactly happens to an electronic device when hit by an EMP? Can it be turned on again?

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To my understanding, generally: No. Systems vulnerable to an EMP are subjected to electrical loads in excess of what they were designed to. They burn out, kind of like a light bulb (bad analogy). Repair is unlikely, replacement is usually required.

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