Would a reversed IC damage other components?

[AntKnee]

I built an eq on vero and inserted my TL074 backwards. After turning it around, I got a high pitch ring when I turned it on. It apparently ruined the IC, so I replaced it. Now the ring is gone, but the effect still doesn't work. I have just begun troubleshooting, and was wondering if inserting the IC backwards would also cause damage to other components? Possibly the polarized caps?

[madbean]

Probably not. I have reversed many ICS in my day and not once has it ever damaged another component.

[jimilee]

Not usually, no. Got pictures and a layout? Is it already boxed up?

[wgc]

I have had one get really hot when in backwards, enough to potentially hurt a solder joint nearby.

[madbean]

I have had one get really hot when in backwards, enough to potentially hurt a solder joint nearby.

That's a good point. If left in there long enough and it gets hot enough I suppose a trace or pad might lift from a PCB. But, you'd have be be trying pretty hard to make that happen.

[timbo_93631]

you can fry a compander really easily if you put a BBD in backwards *facepalm*

[Thomas_H]

It really depends on the current draw caused by putting it in the wrong direction.
If there are other components affected where this currents flows through they are easily killed by heat.