As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
STRONG ODOR OF HOT INSULATION IN COCKPIT AND GALLEY AREA, MOSTLY FROM AVIONICS RACK. SMELL NOT FROM A/C BRAKES OR ENGINES. DEFERRED OVER WINDOW LIGHTS SEAT 3BC FOR BAD BALLAST PER MEL 3302. REPAIR AT LAX, REMOVED AND REPLACED BALLAST AT SEAT 3BC IAW SAAB MM CHPT 25-20. OPS CK GOOD. MEL RESTORED.