Already opened a ticket with Anbernic support. Hoping to hear back from them.
Based on further reading and research this is 100% a know issue. https://droix.net/blogs/is-your-anbernic-device-safe-or-not/#reports-on-the-internet
Edit: Support got back. Sent them video of the system not working, and this image. They offered a free replacement. Seeing how this plays out.


Zoom into the middle you’ll see a black chip which is bulging
ah there it is - thanks