Yes, there are signs of traces moving through it.
Yes, there are signs of traces moving through it.
got another ep45 udr3 for $10 that came with a q8300, two 2gb hinix sticks, and a thick aluminum heatsink. it looks like a good deal but there’s some shipping damage. i’m not sure if it’ll work properly yet—maybe it overclocks easily since i got a 500fsb boot from the included q8300 by adjusting nb to 1.32v. though i can’t push past that, it might be gtls or clock delays causing the issue. the pcb area seems clean but looks cracked, so i’m worried about damage. i want to make sure it’s safe to resell or trade without bending it. do you have any traces left? and what’s the best way to bend it back if needed? i’d rather use pliers than risk breaking it.
Generally they avoid placing traces near mounting holes since people often apply excessive torque and press the circuit board with screws. The white rings serve as a marker, indicating a no-trace zone around the mounting area—traces shouldn't pass through that region. However, certainty isn't guaranteed without tools like an X-ray machine to examine internal layers.
Not too worried about the increasing hole since it remains part of one piece and isn’t overly distorted. It’s fairly straightforward and secure to fix if needed, though I’m mostly anxious about that odd missing hole with cracks and extreme bending. Here’s a different perspective.