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October 4th, 2008, 09:52 AM
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hey guys
i bought a new graphics card (9800 gtx) which i still didnt use because one of its small chip and 2 resistors broke off.i wanna know if it can be fixed? | 
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October 4th, 2008, 10:35 AM
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Yes it can be fixed. If you didnt damage too much. The resistors can be replaced. The chip might be harder though. Depends on what kind of chip (Im guessing its a ram chip) However you have completely lost your warranty by damaging it in such a way so you will have to pay for it yourself.
I dont know if the company that made it will accept it back for repairs. You can always try their customer service to find out more. Because they will likely have to replace the chip for you.
Its a pity you managed to break such a nice card though 
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October 4th, 2008, 12:12 PM
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can it be fixed by a technitian or only by the company that made it? | |
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October 4th, 2008, 12:15 PM
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Is there anyway you can take a pic of the card, to show what piece is broke. It's possible you could send it in for a RMA. Kind of hard to tell with out seeing the card though. | |
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October 4th, 2008, 12:36 PM
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He prob wouldnt be able to get a RMA if it has obviously been broken | |
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October 4th, 2008, 01:06 PM
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can i send the pics to you by email? | |
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October 4th, 2008, 01:10 PM
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You could add them to your Photobucket account (or wherever) and drop a link to them in the thread. That way everyone can see them.
I was just trying to get at, if it's something like a cap, those are somewhat easy to solder back on. If it's like a RAM chip (not sure how it could be,as it's covered by the HSF) then I would not try to fix it.
Either way, it would be helpful to see exactly what broke off. | |
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October 4th, 2008, 01:15 PM
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Yep. If its a ram chip your in trouble | |
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October 4th, 2008, 01:49 PM
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October 4th, 2008, 01:55 PM
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Ahh ok..
I see where that is on my card. And honestly, I'd probably try to solder it back on, but that's just me. If your not comfortable in trying that, you could either try to take it to a electronic store, and see if anyone posses the skills needed to put it back on.
Or, you could try to contact the manufacture, and see if they'd be willing to RMA it. It seems like that was a loose solder to begin with. And given the placement of the card, that seems like that's not in a spot you really even touch installing the card.
It's worth a shot at least.. | |
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