As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
SMOKE IN COCKPIT COMING FROM F/O'S RIGHT CONSOLE AND SUITCASE. FOUND GLARESHIELD BALLAST BURNED RT SIDE BY F/O'S LEG. TRANSFERRED TO DMI NR 809410 IAW MEL CHAP 33-1 CAT DUE DATE 10/6/98 PLACARD INSTALLED. (CLOSED 09/27/98 KLAX) REMOVED AND REPLACED BALLAST ASSY. SYS OPS NORMAL PER MM33-11. THIS CLEARS DMI 809410.