ASRock CPU power 4 pin burnt

leostar99 · Sep 6, 2011, 12:17 AM

Guys,

I have ASRock M3A785GXH/128M motherboard. I got it from my friend. It is new motherboard 2 weeks old. Yesterday night I connected everything and checked the board, CPU, memory and power supply etc. It was working fine and I thought I can do put it in the case tomorrow morning and install OS. So I disconnected all the cables on a motherboard. Today morning I connected all back as same and pushed the power button, immidiatley I saw spark and smoke near 4 PIN CPU power connector, I disconnected power supply from Motherboard, after that there was some small black spot near 4 PIN connector and still it smells. I tried with different powersupply to connect again but CPU Fan moves for sec and stops.

Does anybody have any idea how I can give alternate power to CPU if my 4 PIN connector burnt or can't provide the power. I really don't want to throw this motherboard just for this reason. You can see the pics attached to get better idea about what happened.

Please help me.

Thanks,
LeoStar

95Viper · Sep 6, 2011, 12:24 AM

Just my opinion, but I think it is RMA time for that board.

Sorry 'bout your luck.

leostar99 · Sep 6, 2011, 12:32 AM

hmm. I don't know if my friend has receipt or anything for RMA, have to check. Any other suggestion?

Thanks,
LeoStar

crazyeyesreaper · Sep 6, 2011, 12:34 AM

what is there to suggest the board released its magic smoke lol time for a new board.

leostar99 · Sep 6, 2011, 12:38 AM

Thanks.. I think I have to spend some more dollars..

LeoStar

95Viper · Sep 6, 2011, 12:52 AM

Well, try to RMA the board... unless, it is hot, they might take it with no receipt, if you call 'em; also, if, the friend bought it on-line he should be able to get a receipt with his order number or something.
It has a year warranty, maybe, they will base the warranty period on a manufacturer date on the board, if it has one?

Goodluck?

Check the B/S/T threads for a board. Maybe, you will catch a good deal.

TacoTown · Sep 6, 2011, 02:12 AM

Yeah I would use a 8 pin if you have it, even if you can get a 4pin to 8pin I just dont trust only using 4 for somereason.. I would RMA it btw...

Sep 6, 2011, 12:17 AM	#1
leostar99 Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 3 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ASRock CPU power 4 pin burnt Guys, I have ASRock M3A785GXH/128M motherboard. I got it from my friend. It is new motherboard 2 weeks old. Yesterday night I connected everything and checked the board, CPU, memory and power supply etc. It was working fine and I thought I can do put it in the case tomorrow morning and install OS. So I disconnected all the cables on a motherboard. Today morning I connected all back as same and pushed the power button, immidiatley I saw spark and smoke near 4 PIN CPU power connector, I disconnected power supply from Motherboard, after that there was some small black spot near 4 PIN connector and still it smells. I tried with different powersupply to connect again but CPU Fan moves for sec and stops. Does anybody have any idea how I can give alternate power to CPU if my 4 PIN connector burnt or can't provide the power. I really don't want to throw this motherboard just for this reason. You can see the pics attached to get better idea about what happened. Please help me. Thanks, LeoStar Attached Thumbnails

Sep 6, 2011, 12:24 AM	#2
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95Viper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: στο άλφα έως ωμέγα Posts: 3,839 (2.28/day) Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 1,416 Times in 1,115 Posts System Specs	Well, try to RMA the board... unless, it is hot, they might take it with no receipt, if you call 'em; also, if, the friend bought it on-line he should be able to get a receipt with his order number or something. It has a year warranty, maybe, they will base the warranty period on a manufacturer date on the board, if it has one? Goodluck? Check the B/S/T threads for a board. Maybe, you will catch a good deal. __________________ Heatware: 95viper TECHPOWERUP GEAR! Last edited by 95Viper; Sep 6, 2011 at 12:57 AM.

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leostar99 Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 3 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hmm. I don't know if my friend has receipt or anything for RMA, have to check. Any other suggestion? Thanks, LeoStar

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crazyeyesreaper Chief Broken Rig Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 04578 Posts: 6,014 (3.96/day) Thanks: 760 Thanked 2,222 Times in 1,558 Posts System Specs	what is there to suggest the board released its magic smoke lol time for a new board.

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leostar99 Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 3 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks.. I think I have to spend some more dollars.. LeoStar

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