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Fix for Loose Chip on Motherboard
I've got a loose video chip on my laptop motherboard. One corner of the chip is coming up of the board very slightly. When I press down on the loose corner, it works.
I'm looking for a fix without having to spend $600 for a new motherboard. I'm looking for a fix that I can do myself or a place that will repair chips on a motherboard without replacing the board itself.
Thanks.
I'm looking for a fix without having to spend $600 for a new motherboard. I'm looking for a fix that I can do myself or a place that will repair chips on a motherboard without replacing the board itself.
Thanks.
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If it's got a socket holder, try firmly reseating by pressing down on the whole chip. Â If it's a surface mount, that will require resoldering with a very fine tip, and even that might be a long shot.
It's not a socket... Wish it were.
Any tips on soldering? Should I try a complete removal or just to seal down that loose corner?
Any tips on soldering? Should I try a complete removal or just to seal down that loose corner?
If you can do the ends on that corner, you may get lucky and get all the loose connections. Â The more you solder, the higher the likelihood of a bad joint, in this situation.
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Make sure you use a desoldering braid to remove the old solder. Â If you don't it could cause problems. Â You would need a very fine tip and you can get those and Radio Shack. Use small non-flux solder, it will make it easier.
This may be one of those things that you don't want to do by yourself. Â The reason for this is that you don't have the tools that are needed. Â I would look into some of your local computer stores, some of them might be able to do it. Â However, I think that it would be more wise to have the manufacturer of the board do it for you. Â
just my 2 cents
just my 2 cents
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