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00:00:00 – 00:08:22
The video revolves around the repair of a damaged Sapphire 7900 XTX GPU, initially compromised by a dropped dumbbell. The host identifies critical repair areas including compromised memory chips and a bent hook affecting the core. Initial multimeter tests indicate the GPU is functional but not fully operational. During the repair process, a possible solder blob shorting the capacitor is considered, though no visible problems are found. High heat applied during removal initially damages one chip, which is then replaced, leading to successful system boot. AMD's delayed boot process was noted, and an issue causing the system to freeze was resolved by reinstalling AMD drivers using the DDU utility. The graphics card, despite its significant physical damage, was successfully repaired without severe padding damage, marking it as one of the best repairs the creator had performed on a 7900 XTX GPU.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, the host focuses on repairing a Sapphire 7900 XTX GPU, which was reportedly damaged by someone dropping a dumbbell on it. Key details include the use of a Vapor chamber in the GPU that can sometimes fail, and the importance of having the GPU installed in a classic orientation for it to work properly. The main repair concerns are the memory chips at the bottom and the core, which is compromised due to a bent hook. Initial tests with a multimeter show that the GPU appears functional, pulling 1.2 amps, even though the display only shows half the value. The host decides to proceed with the repair by removing all the memory chips at the bottom and the core.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, after some music plays, the speaker mentions that something referred to as “reow” is complete. However, there is a short on memory which they suspect might be caused by a solder blob shorting the capacitor. The speaker then notes that, upon inspection, they did not see any visible issues.
00:06:00
In this segment, the video creator injected one volt into the memory rail and discovered that a specific chip was glowing, indicating it had failed due to the high heat applied during its removal. They replaced the faulty chip and proceeded to boot the system, eventually getting a picture after a few seconds. The creator noted that AMD systems can take time to boot, possibly due to the riser. Before reassembling, they flattened the back plate. Upon testing, the system froze after 10 seconds, with the fan going to maximum speed. The issue was resolved by removing the AMD drivers using the DDU utility and reinstalling them. The card, which had a significant bend and a cracked hook, survived the repair without any ripped pads, and the damage to the board was minimal. The creator claimed this was the best repair they had done on a 7900 XTX.