As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
A STRONG ELECTRICAL SMELL WAS NOTED IN CABIN DURING PASSENGER BOARDING WITH THE APU ON AND PACKS RUNNING. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE SIDE WALL AND DISCOVERED THE FLUORESCENT LIGHT SOCKET WAS BURNT AT SEAT 7A. REMOVED LIGHT BULB FORM SOCKET 7A. REMOVED LIGHT BULB FORM SOCKET 7A AND PLACED ON MEL 33-20-001 CAT C TICKET 17849. REMOVED AND REPLACED SIDEWALL LIGHT ASSEMBLY AT SEAT 7A IAW EMB 145 AMM 33-20-00. OPS CHECK GOOD.