Your motherboard was damaged using a screwdriver.

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Your motherboard was damaged using a screwdriver.

Your motherboard was damaged using a screwdriver.

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gumibearluver
Junior Member

25

07-18-2020, 01:42 AM

#1

Hi, I had an accident while working on my PC and accidentally damaged the traces. My gaming rig is now completely non-functional, and I’m really upset about it. When I turn on my PC, the screen doesn’t power up, but the CPU LED does. I own (or used to own) an MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Edge WiFi. Can I possibly fix this myself or get help? Please see the photos you shared. Thanks!

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gumibearluver

07-18-2020, 01:42 AM #1

Hi, I had an accident while working on my PC and accidentally damaged the traces. My gaming rig is now completely non-functional, and I’m really upset about it. When I turn on my PC, the screen doesn’t power up, but the CPU LED does. I own (or used to own) an MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Edge WiFi. Can I possibly fix this myself or get help? Please see the photos you shared. Thanks!

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AlphaPlay
Junior Member

5

07-18-2020, 01:32 PM

#2

I only offer sympathy.

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AlphaPlay

07-18-2020, 01:32 PM #2

I only offer sympathy.

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SoyDash
Posting Freak

859

07-20-2020, 01:28 PM

#3

Track the leads on the MOBO and solder a bridge wire to the cut connectors, to jump them. Otherwise there isn't much you can do, I think.

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SoyDash

07-20-2020, 01:28 PM #3

Track the leads on the MOBO and solder a bridge wire to the cut connectors, to jump them. Otherwise there isn't much you can do, I think.

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RyzeLink
Member

52

07-20-2020, 04:14 PM

#4

It will cost less to purchase a new or used motherboard.

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RyzeLink

07-20-2020, 04:14 PM #4

It will cost less to purchase a new or used motherboard.

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xXFirewitherXx
Posting Freak

878

07-21-2020, 02:40 PM

#5

Switch to another option next time

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xXFirewitherXx

07-21-2020, 02:40 PM #5

Switch to another option next time