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Need assistance fixing a dropped PC?

Need assistance fixing a dropped PC?

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HippoMonk
Member
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08-25-2021, 07:10 PM
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I installed my prebuilt system with a 3080ti inside. I slightly bent the PCI slot and maybe the GPU board too. The GPU powers on when connected to both PCI slots, but it won’t display even though an HDMI cable is plugged into the motherboard. The card itself is a Gigabyte 3080ti and it’s an iBuypower model. Could someone help me out? I’m really struggling and appreciate any advice!
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HippoMonk
08-25-2021, 07:10 PM #1

I installed my prebuilt system with a 3080ti inside. I slightly bent the PCI slot and maybe the GPU board too. The GPU powers on when connected to both PCI slots, but it won’t display even though an HDMI cable is plugged into the motherboard. The card itself is a Gigabyte 3080ti and it’s an iBuypower model. Could someone help me out? I’m really struggling and appreciate any advice!

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SugarWafer
Junior Member
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09-05-2021, 11:00 AM
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Warranty?
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SugarWafer
09-05-2021, 11:00 AM #2

Warranty?

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Sneakyginger8
Senior Member
580
09-07-2021, 04:52 AM
#3
Yes, share an image. Check for cracks around the PCIe connections on the graphics card PCB. Identify the IBUYPOWER model. Confirm if a display appears when connected to the motherboard without the GPU.
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Sneakyginger8
09-07-2021, 04:52 AM #3

Yes, share an image. Check for cracks around the PCIe connections on the graphics card PCB. Identify the IBUYPOWER model. Confirm if a display appears when connected to the motherboard without the GPU.

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Alysss
Member
221
09-09-2021, 02:15 PM
#4
It seems like you've found a stubborn trace or BGA issue. Usually, fixing this means you're either going to spend a lot of time searching for the problem and replacing it, or you might have to find another solution. This kind of repair rarely justifies the effort unless you really want to try. Some shops focus on these kinds of fixes, but chances are you'll need to be very careful and maybe end up selling the card online if it's not working. If it's damaged physically, no retailer would take it back, especially since a bent card is easy to spot as being dropped.
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Alysss
09-09-2021, 02:15 PM #4

It seems like you've found a stubborn trace or BGA issue. Usually, fixing this means you're either going to spend a lot of time searching for the problem and replacing it, or you might have to find another solution. This kind of repair rarely justifies the effort unless you really want to try. Some shops focus on these kinds of fixes, but chances are you'll need to be very careful and maybe end up selling the card online if it's not working. If it's damaged physically, no retailer would take it back, especially since a bent card is easy to spot as being dropped.

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Ray64645
Junior Member
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09-09-2021, 09:37 PM
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With solid coverage, he might be able to get some help. Sounds like a broken GPU board, though. The 3080s are also quite powerful.
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Ray64645
09-09-2021, 09:37 PM #5

With solid coverage, he might be able to get some help. Sounds like a broken GPU board, though. The 3080s are also quite powerful.

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WitherStarWolf
Member
223
09-09-2021, 10:09 PM
#6
Share your specifications now, since using AMD might mean missing an iGPU. You could also consider connecting the GPU to another machine.
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WitherStarWolf
09-09-2021, 10:09 PM #6

Share your specifications now, since using AMD might mean missing an iGPU. You could also consider connecting the GPU to another machine.