Replace it with a new one.
Replace it with a new one.
You have a Ryzen 7 3700X that’s no longer working. You’ve ruled out returning it and already have a replacement. It seems the issue was with the CPU, which you confirmed after testing other parts in a separate build. At the moment, your options are limited—right now you’re mainly focused on learning how to remove and solder pins.
I ran another build with the same CPU and found the same issue; the previous failed too. I suspected the motherboard might have been faulty, so I replaced it and upgraded the power supply. I realized I had cut corners on those components before, which was a valuable lesson.
Instead of reaching out to AMD, consider getting a replacement sent directly or opting for a refund. Intel already repaid your purchase for the i7-6800K at its original MSRP after three years.
I've already reviewed the steps required and attempted the process, but I haven't had success. I'm not worried about a refund or anything similar in this situation. It's unclear what went wrong. I noticed the SATA connector on the HDD was loose, and when I removed it to check for failures, it broke completely. That might have caused an issue. Later, I discovered the surge protector wasn't working properly (due to frequent brownouts) and, given the cheap PSU, it could have damaged it.