F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop The motherboard came to life when I began the setup!

The motherboard came to life when I began the setup!

The motherboard came to life when I began the setup!

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Atayack
Member
144
11-07-2021, 10:47 AM
#1
Hey there, new poster! I’m not sure what I’ve messed up yet. I cleaned out my computer and took it apart to remove dust. I also swapped in some RGB LL120 fans for the radiator and added them as an exhaust on the back. After reassembling everything, I noticed my SSD wasn’t connected. So I used my old SATA power cable and plugged the SSD into the power supply. When I turned it on, the motherboard sparked and there was a pop sound. The computer started up but the fans didn’t spin. Do you think this might be related? Here’s a photo of the board damage I saw—it’s the only thing visible.
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Atayack
11-07-2021, 10:47 AM #1

Hey there, new poster! I’m not sure what I’ve messed up yet. I cleaned out my computer and took it apart to remove dust. I also swapped in some RGB LL120 fans for the radiator and added them as an exhaust on the back. After reassembling everything, I noticed my SSD wasn’t connected. So I used my old SATA power cable and plugged the SSD into the power supply. When I turned it on, the motherboard sparked and there was a pop sound. The computer started up but the fans didn’t spin. Do you think this might be related? Here’s a photo of the board damage I saw—it’s the only thing visible.

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GreeenBear
Member
156
11-09-2021, 12:24 PM
#2
appears to have blown a fuse, though i might be mistaken—just assuming from your words. i’d check if the board is still covered under warranty.
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GreeenBear
11-09-2021, 12:24 PM #2

appears to have blown a fuse, though i might be mistaken—just assuming from your words. i’d check if the board is still covered under warranty.

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dillybop
Member
71
11-09-2021, 08:40 PM
#3
They might have connected the RGB device in reverse, since all RGB connections are one-way.
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dillybop
11-09-2021, 08:40 PM #3

They might have connected the RGB device in reverse, since all RGB connections are one-way.

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darthnork
Member
54
11-11-2021, 03:59 PM
#4
This item is not covered by warranty, model Z170.
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darthnork
11-11-2021, 03:59 PM #4

This item is not covered by warranty, model Z170.

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iDoNotEvenLift
Posting Freak
936
11-11-2021, 04:19 PM
#5
That's a voltage regulator not a fuse. Could still try, I've RMAd a board before that was long past warranty. They sent me a newer model though, since they had no stock of the old board.
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iDoNotEvenLift
11-11-2021, 04:19 PM #5

That's a voltage regulator not a fuse. Could still try, I've RMAd a board before that was long past warranty. They sent me a newer model though, since they had no stock of the old board.

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tototisbaby
Member
55
11-13-2021, 07:12 AM
#6
The board is nearing three to four years old and won’t be covered under warranty anymore. I’m checking whether the issue is with the fuse or if the fan CPU header got damaged. I might consider purchasing a Corsair fan controller hub and testing a new fan controller.
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tototisbaby
11-13-2021, 07:12 AM #6

The board is nearing three to four years old and won’t be covered under warranty anymore. I’m checking whether the issue is with the fuse or if the fan CPU header got damaged. I might consider purchasing a Corsair fan controller hub and testing a new fan controller.

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mumustrak
Senior Member
729
11-29-2021, 11:28 PM
#7
Is there anyone with this model who knows the part number that’s been damaged? From the comments it looks like the voltage regulator is the issue.
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mumustrak
11-29-2021, 11:28 PM #7

Is there anyone with this model who knows the part number that’s been damaged? From the comments it looks like the voltage regulator is the issue.

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inyanskawin
Junior Member
30
11-30-2021, 06:02 PM
#8
The key identifier I have is PA102F06, which is a transistor. There isn’t much available information about its specifications or details. It seems difficult to locate a schematic or board diagram for this part. Purchasing it would likely be challenging. Without a diagram and voltage data, it’s hard to determine if other components were affected.
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inyanskawin
11-30-2021, 06:02 PM #8

The key identifier I have is PA102F06, which is a transistor. There isn’t much available information about its specifications or details. It seems difficult to locate a schematic or board diagram for this part. Purchasing it would likely be challenging. Without a diagram and voltage data, it’s hard to determine if other components were affected.

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MinaStyrith
Member
132
12-06-2021, 12:58 PM
#9
Thanks for your assistance. At the moment, the most viable choice seems to be consulting a professional to assess the situation.
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MinaStyrith
12-06-2021, 12:58 PM #9

Thanks for your assistance. At the moment, the most viable choice seems to be consulting a professional to assess the situation.

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Marinated
Senior Member
666
12-09-2021, 06:30 AM
#10
Hey everyone, I accidentally damaged a MOSFET/transistor on my motherboard by using the wrong power cable for a fan controller. The board has a photo of the blown component, and there are three similar ones present. Could someone identify which model it is so I can find a replacement? Also, if you know the exact part number (usually on top), that would be super helpful. Thanks!
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Marinated
12-09-2021, 06:30 AM #10

Hey everyone, I accidentally damaged a MOSFET/transistor on my motherboard by using the wrong power cable for a fan controller. The board has a photo of the blown component, and there are three similar ones present. Could someone identify which model it is so I can find a replacement? Also, if you know the exact part number (usually on top), that would be super helpful. Thanks!

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