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- Jun 5, 2009
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- Sydney, Australia
I built a computer for a friend a while ago (like 2 years), and his HIS HD 4890 died on him recently. He said his computer just BSOD' and he said he smelt something.. As if something singed. Then when he tried to reboot, the computer just beeped at him, and the fan on the card ran at 100%. Doesn't work at all, I've yet to try it in my system. I was going to attempt to take off the HSF, and re-apply thermal paste and all that jazz.. Just to see if it makes a difference.. Though I'm fairly certain its gone. Any ideas? Or what might've caused this? He ordered a HD 6950 2GB to replace it. I'm assuming it was an overheating issue..
Thanks guys.
EDIT: Extra info.. Opened up the card. One of the VDDC thingies looks like its actually fried.. It's singed around the chip. And the thermal pad is partially burnt too. I guess it's dead beyond repair then?
Thanks guys.
EDIT: Extra info.. Opened up the card. One of the VDDC thingies looks like its actually fried.. It's singed around the chip. And the thermal pad is partially burnt too. I guess it's dead beyond repair then?
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