F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Board burned when you changed the case.

Board burned when you changed the case.

Board burned when you changed the case.

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SunshineVal
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08-06-2016, 05:54 PM
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I received a fresh PC case and connected everything properly. When I tried to power it up, it suddenly stopped after a brief moment, and a component on my motherboard caught fire. The board is now non-functional. I’m looking for advice on what might have caused this issue so I don’t repeat the mistake next time.
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SunshineVal
08-06-2016, 05:54 PM #1

I received a fresh PC case and connected everything properly. When I tried to power it up, it suddenly stopped after a brief moment, and a component on my motherboard caught fire. The board is now non-functional. I’m looking for advice on what might have caused this issue so I don’t repeat the mistake next time.

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3Edge
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08-06-2016, 06:48 PM
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The main concerns seem to be related to the standoffs, a missing screw behind the motherboard, or an incorrect wire somewhere. The loose screw is usually easy to spot when removing the board; otherwise, verify that all wires are properly connected and undamaged, and ensure the screw holes match the standoffs. Providing details and photos would be useful, as they can help identify the exact cause of the problem. For example, if it was a Z690 Hero with a capacitor in the top right corner, that’s a recognized issue in some batches, but it wasn’t intentional here.
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3Edge
08-06-2016, 06:48 PM #2

The main concerns seem to be related to the standoffs, a missing screw behind the motherboard, or an incorrect wire somewhere. The loose screw is usually easy to spot when removing the board; otherwise, verify that all wires are properly connected and undamaged, and ensure the screw holes match the standoffs. Providing details and photos would be useful, as they can help identify the exact cause of the problem. For example, if it was a Z690 Hero with a capacitor in the top right corner, that’s a recognized issue in some batches, but it wasn’t intentional here.

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carp3
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08-25-2016, 04:28 AM
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I don’t have the motherboard anymore—I took it in for warranty. There was a chip or transistor somewhere near the south bridge, and it completely melted. It looked like a Gigabyte Z790 UD.
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carp3
08-25-2016, 04:28 AM #3

I don’t have the motherboard anymore—I took it in for warranty. There was a chip or transistor somewhere near the south bridge, and it completely melted. It looked like a Gigabyte Z790 UD.

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