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Is my GTX 1080 bricked?

Is my GTX 1080 bricked?

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tom34830
Junior Member
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02-28-2021, 05:30 AM
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Hello! It has been a while since I've shared anything here.
A friend recently gave me their used Alienware Aurora R6 PC, which comes with a NVIDIA Dell GeForce GTX 1080 8GB graphics card. But it arrived damaged—some panels were fallen, and the GPU was also coming loose from its non-screw slot. There didn’t appear to be any visible damage to the card itself, but when I tried to boot, the screen would load the Alienware logo, then lose signal on the log screen, and the fans would spin at full speed. It just stayed that way.
I managed to boot into the PC using the built-in graphics and performed a clean Windows 11 installation. I also tried the 1080 on another machine with a GTX 960 2GB and it behaved the same. When I used the 960 in Alienware, everything worked fine.
I suspect the GPU suffered quite a bit during shipping. Sometimes I can bypass the Windows log screen briefly and reach the desktop, but only for a short time before the signal drops and the fans kick on again at full speed. In safe mode it doesn’t shut down completely, at least as long as I could boot and install the latest Nvidia driver. However, when I tried to restart into normal mode after BIOS, the screen lost signal once more. So my question is—can I really fix it by flashing firmware, soldering it, or using an oven? Probably not a permanent solution. The heating seems only a temporary fix if that was an option. I’m not sure and hope to find a way to keep it running long enough for any repairs.
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tom34830
02-28-2021, 05:30 AM #1

Hello! It has been a while since I've shared anything here.
A friend recently gave me their used Alienware Aurora R6 PC, which comes with a NVIDIA Dell GeForce GTX 1080 8GB graphics card. But it arrived damaged—some panels were fallen, and the GPU was also coming loose from its non-screw slot. There didn’t appear to be any visible damage to the card itself, but when I tried to boot, the screen would load the Alienware logo, then lose signal on the log screen, and the fans would spin at full speed. It just stayed that way.
I managed to boot into the PC using the built-in graphics and performed a clean Windows 11 installation. I also tried the 1080 on another machine with a GTX 960 2GB and it behaved the same. When I used the 960 in Alienware, everything worked fine.
I suspect the GPU suffered quite a bit during shipping. Sometimes I can bypass the Windows log screen briefly and reach the desktop, but only for a short time before the signal drops and the fans kick on again at full speed. In safe mode it doesn’t shut down completely, at least as long as I could boot and install the latest Nvidia driver. However, when I tried to restart into normal mode after BIOS, the screen lost signal once more. So my question is—can I really fix it by flashing firmware, soldering it, or using an oven? Probably not a permanent solution. The heating seems only a temporary fix if that was an option. I’m not sure and hope to find a way to keep it running long enough for any repairs.

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Im_tardos
Junior Member
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03-07-2021, 05:57 AM
#2
Heating a GPU? Lol! Avoid doing that. Does it still have any warranty left? If yes, you can return it for a replacement. If not, consider bringing it to a technician who might fix it for a fee.
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Im_tardos
03-07-2021, 05:57 AM #2

Heating a GPU? Lol! Avoid doing that. Does it still have any warranty left? If yes, you can return it for a replacement. If not, consider bringing it to a technician who might fix it for a fee.

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thibdu87
Member
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03-07-2021, 08:35 AM
#3
Based on the assumption that everything was functioning properly before shipping:
A black screen with maximum fan speeds on a video card usually points to a power problem. If the power cables were connected during transport, the issue might be with the connector itself. It would be wise to take the card apart and inspect the PCIe power plug area.
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thibdu87
03-07-2021, 08:35 AM #3

Based on the assumption that everything was functioning properly before shipping:
A black screen with maximum fan speeds on a video card usually points to a power problem. If the power cables were connected during transport, the issue might be with the connector itself. It would be wise to take the card apart and inspect the PCIe power plug area.

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xPlay4FuN
Junior Member
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03-08-2021, 02:56 AM
#4
The warranty expired in 2021. It seems like a professional in that field might be available nearby. I took apart the device and checked it, but everything appeared normal. I tried reapplying thermal paste, but it still shut down immediately when reaching the desktop, and the blower fan became very loud.
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xPlay4FuN
03-08-2021, 02:56 AM #4

The warranty expired in 2021. It seems like a professional in that field might be available nearby. I took apart the device and checked it, but everything appeared normal. I tried reapplying thermal paste, but it still shut down immediately when reaching the desktop, and the blower fan became very loud.

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CuteAvenger
Junior Member
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03-08-2021, 10:17 AM
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I recall facing similar issues with my Gigabyte 1080Ti. After careful inspection and comparing photos of other models, I discovered a faulty transistor and a missing cap. A local technician replaced them, and everything worked fine again. However, I wouldn't take that approach now since 1080-series chips are no longer supported by Nvidia and they're outdated enough to require minimal effort for repairs.
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CuteAvenger
03-08-2021, 10:17 AM #5

I recall facing similar issues with my Gigabyte 1080Ti. After careful inspection and comparing photos of other models, I discovered a faulty transistor and a missing cap. A local technician replaced them, and everything worked fine again. However, I wouldn't take that approach now since 1080-series chips are no longer supported by Nvidia and they're outdated enough to require minimal effort for repairs.

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jlien11
Senior Member
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03-08-2021, 02:04 PM
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When there are no local experts available to repair it, it seems like the situation is hopeless, though parts might still be sold. The courier service could have handled the delivery more effectively.
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jlien11
03-08-2021, 02:04 PM #6

When there are no local experts available to repair it, it seems like the situation is hopeless, though parts might still be sold. The courier service could have handled the delivery more effectively.