starter fried?

[guyryan100]

Did I destroy my new starter? I was trying to bolt up the flexplate to the torque converter - so I put in the first bolt, disconnected the spark wire, and fired up the starter so I could rotate the engine and get to the next bolt. I heard a strange sound (sounded like a proper starter noise but with a resonating ring sound like a bell), so I double-checked the starter.

It turns out that when I put one bolt in the flexplate I skewed the plate so the starter ring gear on the flexplate was no longer lined up properly with the starter. Now I get zero response from the starter on turning the key. Not a peep. Did I burn up the starter or could a fuse have blown or maybe a very low battery? I tried charging the battery but still get no audible response from the starter. I'm just surprised that it makes no sound or movement at all!

Help!!!