I accidently pluged a mini usb to firewire and **** happened! how do i test

hi. i did a stupid thing lastnight.
i thought i had a firewire 800 cable and tried to plug my Motu Ultralite in to my NEW Macbook Pro.... but in fact it was a mini usb!!!
when they touched i got some sparks and my MBP shut off.
however it did turn on again and i think is ok. but im wondering if it has done any internal damage or could affect it in some way in the future.
is there any way of doing some tests???
many thanks

Insert your Install DVD (that came with your MBP) and reboot with the d key pressed, which will run the Apple Hardware Test:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1509

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