F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Repairing a motherboard involves diagnosing and fixing hardware or software issues.

Repairing a motherboard involves diagnosing and fixing hardware or software issues.

Repairing a motherboard involves diagnosing and fixing hardware or software issues.

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LumpVersusMC
Junior Member
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02-20-2018, 07:07 AM
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Hi! You're working on an ASUS ROG Strix B450-I and noticed one of the RGB LEDs came loose from the back panel. You're dealing with the BP_LED1 module and are concerned about measuring it properly. Since this looks like a specialty or rare SMD LED, you might want to check if it can be repaired rather than replaced. You have warranty coverage, but it's unclear if it applies to this damage. I recommend investigating further tomorrow—see if the LED is intact. If not, resoldering with a heat gun could be straightforward, but consulting someone in the forum would be wise. Thanks for reaching out!
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LumpVersusMC
02-20-2018, 07:07 AM #1

Hi! You're working on an ASUS ROG Strix B450-I and noticed one of the RGB LEDs came loose from the back panel. You're dealing with the BP_LED1 module and are concerned about measuring it properly. Since this looks like a specialty or rare SMD LED, you might want to check if it can be repaired rather than replaced. You have warranty coverage, but it's unclear if it applies to this damage. I recommend investigating further tomorrow—see if the LED is intact. If not, resoldering with a heat gun could be straightforward, but consulting someone in the forum would be wise. Thanks for reaching out!

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sirbreno
Member
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02-20-2018, 07:44 PM
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It seems you can easily reattach it by folding it back and soldering again. Use a flat iron with a sharp end—like the cheap 10-dollar model at Walmart. Heat it well, and if the tip is new, apply a thin layer of solder. Pull the iron out and let it cool quickly by blowing on it. Good luck!
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sirbreno
02-20-2018, 07:44 PM #2

It seems you can easily reattach it by folding it back and soldering again. Use a flat iron with a sharp end—like the cheap 10-dollar model at Walmart. Heat it well, and if the tip is new, apply a thin layer of solder. Pull the iron out and let it cool quickly by blowing on it. Good luck!