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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by daggermoon@piefed.world to c/diy@lemmy.ml

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I was trying to remove the backplate and my hand slipped and I accidentally scratched it with the screwdriver. I think there used to be a transistor here. Is this fixable? I have basic soldering skills.

Edit: This is the back of the CPU socket so I'm kind of freaking out.

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[–] pixxelkick@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

Pick solder nubs on either side of the scratch that are on the same channel. You can see the channels on the board, so just trace along it and find exposed solder on either end

Amd then use a meter to check continuity on each side.

Do this for multiple traces.

But, your rule of thumb is if you cant see the copper its very likely undamaged. The scratch is white colored which means it hasn't even gone through the protective coating yet. If you see copper then you need to worry about doing continuity tests.