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No, your motherboard is not broken. It appears to be functioning properly.

No, your motherboard is not broken. It appears to be functioning properly.

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Hampus07
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08-08-2023, 12:09 AM
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The motherboard has a small scratch just beneath one of the top mounting brackets. It’s not a major damage, but I’m wondering if any wires or components close to the screw holes might be impacted by it.
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Hampus07
08-08-2023, 12:09 AM #1

The motherboard has a small scratch just beneath one of the top mounting brackets. It’s not a major damage, but I’m wondering if any wires or components close to the screw holes might be impacted by it.

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Golden_Wolf99
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08-12-2023, 09:46 AM
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It's probably not necessary, you can just put the PC together and test it. You'd need to provide a picture for more accurate identification.
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Golden_Wolf99
08-12-2023, 09:46 AM #2

It's probably not necessary, you can just put the PC together and test it. You'd need to provide a picture for more accurate identification.

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frozenlava109
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08-12-2023, 03:57 PM
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Was the scratch penetrating enough to reach the core? If it stays on the top layer, it might be okay. Clear images of the board could provide more insight.
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frozenlava109
08-12-2023, 03:57 PM #3

Was the scratch penetrating enough to reach the core? If it stays on the top layer, it might be okay. Clear images of the board could provide more insight.

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theonlyraider
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08-30-2023, 12:43 AM
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Ensure the work area doesn’t damage the trace or penetrate the motherboard. It’s better to assemble the PC first and test it now.
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theonlyraider
08-30-2023, 12:43 AM #4

Ensure the work area doesn’t damage the trace or penetrate the motherboard. It’s better to assemble the PC first and test it now.

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MijnNaam
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08-30-2023, 06:32 AM
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Current motherboards usually work well with the screw holes, though it's hard to confirm without a look.
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MijnNaam
08-30-2023, 06:32 AM #5

Current motherboards usually work well with the screw holes, though it's hard to confirm without a look.

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_NovaZone_
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08-31-2023, 03:44 AM
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I fried a Z690 by reaching the traces with cooler mounting hardware. The result was surprisingly simple.
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_NovaZone_
08-31-2023, 03:44 AM #6

I fried a Z690 by reaching the traces with cooler mounting hardware. The result was surprisingly simple.

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Selrahcc
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08-31-2023, 10:13 AM
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It seems like you're making a joke about something being slightly more than a screwdriver slip.
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Selrahcc
08-31-2023, 10:13 AM #7

It seems like you're making a joke about something being slightly more than a screwdriver slip.

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Me69
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09-08-2023, 03:09 AM
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Ah. I see the confusion. The part where OP mentioned it's a screwdriver was on the IO side of the CPU socket, not near the RAM traces at the top. The socket's RAM side isn't exactly known for being sturdy around screw holes.
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Me69
09-08-2023, 03:09 AM #8

Ah. I see the confusion. The part where OP mentioned it's a screwdriver was on the IO side of the CPU socket, not near the RAM traces at the top. The socket's RAM side isn't exactly known for being sturdy around screw holes.

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09-15-2023, 11:11 AM
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They can only go so far at the business side, but there’s often a weak spot right next to the hole that can catch a small scratch. The boards I bought recently are definitely more resistant than those from 15 years ago. As I mentioned before, we really need some visuals to understand what we’re facing here.
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jokuhr
09-15-2023, 11:11 AM #9

They can only go so far at the business side, but there’s often a weak spot right next to the hole that can catch a small scratch. The boards I bought recently are definitely more resistant than those from 15 years ago. As I mentioned before, we really need some visuals to understand what we’re facing here.

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