The motherboard section is exposed. Are there any damaged traces?

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Kaiizmo
Junior Member

12-12-2016, 04:44 PM

Purchased a used motherboard, but it appears there was an issue during shipping. I didn’t see any signs of damage under the microscope. The PSU and CPU haven’t arrived yet, so I’m still waiting to test them. Any suggestions?

Kaiizmo

12-12-2016, 04:44 PM #1

mdexheimer
Junior Member

12-17-2016, 12:32 AM

It could turn out to be fine. Just let us know if it functions or not.

mdexheimer

12-17-2016, 12:32 AM #2

It could turn out to be fine. Just let us know if it functions or not.

Shlang
Junior Member

12-17-2016, 01:52 AM

You should remove the damage if you're confident there are no traces left, since internal layers might remain for ground or power. Otherwise, it could cause a short circuit.

Shlang

12-17-2016, 01:52 AM #3

You should remove the damage if you're confident there are no traces left, since internal layers might remain for ground or power. Otherwise, it could cause a short circuit.

Bombartia
Senior Member

430

12-30-2016, 01:23 PM

I also have a top-down version available. It's a bit underwhelming seeing it this way, but I'll wait a week to see if it functions properly.

Bombartia

12-30-2016, 01:23 PM #4

I also have a top-down version available. It's a bit underwhelming seeing it this way, but I'll wait a week to see if it functions properly.

Spidercyber
Senior Member

673

01-20-2017, 10:04 PM

Submit a shipping claim despite the severity of the damage.

Spidercyber

01-20-2017, 10:04 PM #5

Submit a shipping claim despite the severity of the damage.

dbodizzle
Member

132

02-01-2017, 02:19 AM

Certainly. The claim has already been filed, thankfully covered by insurance shipping. Hopefully it succeeds. I'll let you know sooner if it goes well.

dbodizzle

02-01-2017, 02:19 AM #6

Certainly. The claim has already been filed, thankfully covered by insurance shipping. Hopefully it succeeds. I'll let you know sooner if it goes well.

DzikSonJD
Member

141

02-03-2017, 02:18 AM

The CPU socket appears to be in poor condition as well.

DzikSonJD

02-03-2017, 02:18 AM #7

The CPU socket appears to be in poor condition as well.

DGY_DinoGamez
Member

191

02-03-2017, 05:31 PM

The CPU socket appears damaged. It's hard to say if the board functions properly anymore.

DGY_DinoGamez

02-03-2017, 05:31 PM #8

The CPU socket appears damaged. It's hard to say if the board functions properly anymore.

ubfunkeys724
Junior Member

02-03-2017, 06:14 PM

I purchased the motherboard thinking there was a faulty socket, but I realized it was already damaged when I planned to fix it.

ubfunkeys724

02-03-2017, 06:14 PM #9

I purchased the motherboard thinking there was a faulty socket, but I realized it was already damaged when I planned to fix it.

Celomiel
Junior Member

02-04-2017, 02:50 AM

#10

Ensure you have the expertise to proceed. This item seems likely damaged, even if purchased on platforms like eBay—consider marking it as defective upon arrival.

Celomiel

02-04-2017, 02:50 AM #10

Ensure you have the expertise to proceed. This item seems likely damaged, even if purchased on platforms like eBay—consider marking it as defective upon arrival.

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