Many clones use substandard components. Reflashing correctly does not fix a blown USB transceiver (FTDI chip) or a dead 5V regulator. Check the VCC line voltage first.
: A USBasp or an Arduino programmed as an "ISP" (In-System Programmer). : You must connect to the ISP header on the VCDS PCB ( cap V cap C cap C cap G cap N cap D cap M cap I cap S cap O cap M cap O cap S cap I cap S cap C cap K cap R cap E cap S cap E cap T 2. Software Tools khazama AVR Programmer ExtremeBurner : Simple GUI tools for Windows. : The command-line standard for more granular control. MTool (VCDS Loader) vcds atmega162 reflash
avrdude -c usbasp -p m162 -U flash:w:vcds_firmware.hex:i Many clones use substandard components