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Sir_Flexo
Member
164
02-24-2016, 10:49 AM
#1
i connected a used silver-stone psu to my system and immediately noticed issues. the keyboard sparked, the motherboard didn’t power on, and there was no odor. i checked several repair shops but none could diagnose or fix the problem. they suggested buying new parts. i watched a youtube video that pointed out overheating chips in the gpu slots as a possible cause. it seems my psu might be faulty, and i’m unsure if it’s worth trying further repairs.
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Sir_Flexo
02-24-2016, 10:49 AM #1

i connected a used silver-stone psu to my system and immediately noticed issues. the keyboard sparked, the motherboard didn’t power on, and there was no odor. i checked several repair shops but none could diagnose or fix the problem. they suggested buying new parts. i watched a youtube video that pointed out overheating chips in the gpu slots as a possible cause. it seems my psu might be faulty, and i’m unsure if it’s worth trying further repairs.

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Izzyb2004
Member
152
02-27-2016, 04:08 AM
#2
The board is quite old. You might want to verify that with a multimeter if possible. If it emitted sparks... well, let's just say mistakes are part of the process. Success usually comes after learning from errors.
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Izzyb2004
02-27-2016, 04:08 AM #2

The board is quite old. You might want to verify that with a multimeter if possible. If it emitted sparks... well, let's just say mistakes are part of the process. Success usually comes after learning from errors.

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Axx_pack88
Junior Member
49
03-03-2016, 02:43 PM
#3
Unless you possess the abilities, equipment, and perseverance to rework and solder a fresh chip, along with compatible capacitors and resistors, then it's beyond reach.
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Axx_pack88
03-03-2016, 02:43 PM #3

Unless you possess the abilities, equipment, and perseverance to rework and solder a fresh chip, along with compatible capacitors and resistors, then it's beyond reach.

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killingboss812
Junior Member
49
03-18-2016, 08:33 AM
#4
I looked it up online—there’s a chip causing the audio boost. Would removing it make it work fine? I don’t have a multimeter, and the board is quite old.
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killingboss812
03-18-2016, 08:33 AM #4

I looked it up online—there’s a chip causing the audio boost. Would removing it make it work fine? I don’t have a multimeter, and the board is quite old.

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03-18-2016, 12:34 PM
#5
I’d check on several sites, not just this one. The last time I got a spark was from air temperature plus static on my hand while touching the side of a case (motherboard side). That spread the static discharge throughout the case instead of affecting my board. If you saw a spark on your keyboard, it suggests the voltage passed straight through your motherboard and caused damage.
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Oo_BigBen10_oO
03-18-2016, 12:34 PM #5

I’d check on several sites, not just this one. The last time I got a spark was from air temperature plus static on my hand while touching the side of a case (motherboard side). That spread the static discharge throughout the case instead of affecting my board. If you saw a spark on your keyboard, it suggests the voltage passed straight through your motherboard and caused damage.

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03-18-2016, 04:15 PM
#6
Absolutely, I didn't detect any signs of spark or smoke on your motherboard.
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Creeper_Face34
03-18-2016, 04:15 PM #6

Absolutely, I didn't detect any signs of spark or smoke on your motherboard.

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Jarzzermann
Posting Freak
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03-19-2016, 12:30 AM
#7
I understand this may come across as common, but since you're near the bottom, consider recording a video on your phone to clearly outline the problems. I'm sure you'll need to learn this the tough way.
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Jarzzermann
03-19-2016, 12:30 AM #7

I understand this may come across as common, but since you're near the bottom, consider recording a video on your phone to clearly outline the problems. I'm sure you'll need to learn this the tough way.