z390 aorus pro gigabyte z390 aorus pro broken pin issue
z390 aorus pro gigabyte z390 aorus pro broken pin issue
Hey there! The board you have seems to be in pretty poor shape—there’s a broken pin and it doesn’t appear to function properly. Based on the info you shared, it’s linked to a specific pin (VCCPLL_OC) that might control something important for the processor. It’s hard to say for sure if it’s completely useless, but without that pin, the device likely won’t work as intended. You might still try to use it in a different way, but its reliability is questionable. Let me know if you want help figuring this out further!
It seems designed for power use; testing is necessary. If it's a bent pin, you might be able to repair it—Linus has made videos on similar fixes. If the issue isn't there, you likely won't be able to fix it unless you remove the pin from another board and re-solder it.
Some components allow the CPU to function independently, but the real clue comes from the previous owner’s statement that it doesn’t work. VCCPLL suggests a connection to the phase-lock loop, which manages the CPU’s clock speed. It seems the best chance to preserve this board is swapping out the CPU socket, though it demands specialized tools and expertise. The actual part is inexpensive, but handling it requires skill.
I noticed the video Linus made. Unfortunately, the pin is entirely missing. From what I found online, some motherboards can operate without certain pins, so it’s possible this one might still work. I’m not sure, but it could be worth a try since it’s a pretty solid motherboard.
It’s fine to try it out. It seems like a power pin, though it might function without one. You could always use a spare pin from another motherboard and solder it in. Plus, it’s already damaged.
Unfortunately, I don’t have the ability or expertise to solder a pin back onto a socket. I was mainly curious about whether it could be done without that particular pin.
As svmlegacy mentioned, it's a crucial component. I don't have any other information, so I'll go with that.
They mentioned it never worked from the prior owner, which meant it never posted. My wording was off; I really meant it never functioned. The board powers on, showing a red blinking LED with a CPU label, but I’m unsure if it’s because it’s running without a CPU in the slot or if the pin is damaged.