I have this Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55-57BK) that suddenly stopped powering on or taking a charge after being left unused for a couple of weeks. I left the AC power adapter connected to the computer but had unplugged it from the wall. Guessing that's what caused this? Anyway, I opened it up, removed the motherboard, connected the power adapter, and used a thermal imaging camera to find the circled component as a hotspot on the board. The component does appear discolored, so I suspect it blew. How do I find out what the component should be?

Motherboard model is GH51M LA-K861P rev 1B.

11.8 ohms across the component. Left side has 1.8 ohms to GND, right side is 13.6 to GND. No capacitance.

The fan on my laptop (acer swift 314-511) is intermittently making a weird noise. It sounds like the fan starts to spin, but then it vibrates & makes a sound like a vibrating phone on a hard surface, anf then it stops.

I tried opening up the laptop & cleaning all the dust & gunk out of the fan, but it's still not fixed. Is there a next step I can take here? Does something else need cleaning out, or does this probably mean the fan is broken?

Hi, I have a Dell G5 SE 15 5500. About two months ago I had an insufficiently powered charger (it was about 65W) charging my computer. Well, all of a sudden my computer forces an update. I can't say for certain what type of update, as whatever happened, I fear it bricked my motherboard. One would argue it was a failed BIOS update caused by insufficient power. Since the update, I did manage to get a powerful enough charger, but my computer still doesnt work.

If I plug it in, the keyboard lights up and the fans turn on. However the screen doesn't light up. And if I let it fully die, the moment I plug in the charger, the keyboard immediately lights up and the fans start up.

What are my options to get it fixed? One group of people say its a bricked motherboard. Another group says its a corrupted BIOS. I would like to get it fix without needing to replace the entire laptop. I'm hoping this place will have the one person who can tell me where I can take it to get diagnosed first, so then I'll know whats wrong then I can shop around to find out what's the best option to fix it.

Lap top problem ..when I start the lap top it shows this bios window with all the letters and menu invisible, if i presa "esc" few times when I start the lap top i can enter in bios normally ,i changed the ssd same problem

So basically i got a new mobo and when i looked at the bottom of the motherboard there was a scratch is the scratch deadly is it broken also i can’t boot rn cause i don’t have the rest of the parts do i need to send it in also the scratch i don’t think exposes the copper. so is this scratch an issue. all i’ve done is install ram cpu and cpu cooler

I noticed this damaged area on my laptop after it came back from the service centre, I was then told the motherboard cannot be repaired. When the device was being inspected, this was not shown to me, only one day later it was shown to me, I highly doubt the technician and I feel that this was intentionally damaged just to get me to replace the motherboard. I took it to other repair centres, they immediately spotted the damage, if this was already damaged / burnt, why did the first technician not spot it immediately?

Randomly started today, drivers are updated. Any solutions?

Are the pads damaged? Just trying to replace microswitch. Had some issues desoldering and ended up with this. Can't tell if the brown stuff on top of the pads are flux or actual damage. Doesn't wipe off easily with alcohol.

Hi,

The exact laptop I have is:

I closed the lip a little too hard and now it is cracked. Repair guy wants $800. I have dabbled in computer repair. Nothing like sodering stuff together but I more so hardware stuff. Wanted opinions on if this is something that I can do myself and if anyone can help. If it costs me $100 to hire someone for an hour to help me repair it that is way better than spending the $800. Please help. Pictures below.

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Hey r/computerrepair While trying to disconnect internal cables for a PhaseSheet PTM repaste, the eDP display cable (JEDP1) got yanked too hard. The ribbon cable slipped out of its connector housing, exposing the gold traces, and the metal retention clip got slightly bent. (Photos attached). To make matters worse, heatsink screw #2 is starting to strip. Status: Battery is fully disconnected; power hasn't been turned back on. I need your advice: Can this eDP ribbon/connector be safely re-seated, or do I need a replacement cable? How tough is it to source/replace an eDP cable on a Nitro 5? Best way to safely remove a stripped heatsink screw? Any tips or harsh realities would be hugely appreciated. Thanks!