I just broke my Geforce8800GTS(320) :/

[MutanttiKalkkuna]

I was checking my power supply fan because it was making weird noise, i took the power supply out from the case and then, when i was putting it back, screwdriver slipped out of my hand, landing straight on the graphics card. I noticed that one small piece fell off of it.

Picture: (i don't have camera so i couldn't take picture from my graphics card, but maybe you get idea from this)
http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/2333/gts320dmgry5.jpg

When i turn on my computer, bios splash screen/picture/whatever is showing up correctly, but if i try to boot to Windows, my computer crashes and reboots itself. I can boot to Ubuntu (vesa videomode) but display is not positioned correctly and there is some graphical errors (sorry can't take picture of it, because it doesn't show up in screenshots). Console shows up correctly.

So, is there anything i can do? I got warranty left, but it doesn't cover things like this. I could try to repair it, if it is possible.

(Btw this is my first post, and i don't know if this image link is working (it works in preview, maybe it is working?), i'm not familiar with these things. And sorry my poor English.)

 

[cmdrdredd]

buy a new card unfortunately. If you are lucky the mfgr will warranty it for display issues and crashing. They may just replace your card without worrying about it. I don't know what to say.

 

[Oceandevi]

Just glue it back on. Its a magnetic connection and it will work by osmosis.

 

[newschool]

Yeah try with superglue. Dont forget to spray ketchup on the whole card.

 

[newschool]

Seriously this is only a resistor. Try to read the color code on some picture and maybe you can replace it by soldering a full size resistor.

 

[Slugbait]

Originally posted by: newschool
Yeah try with superglue. Dont forget to spray ketchup on the whole card.

OK, it's been awhile since anybody on this board actually made me giggle like a little grrrl...

 

[Avalon]

You could tell the manufacturer the story and see if they'll still accept an RMA...otherwise, find someone who can solder!

 

[RussianSensation]

I think that massive 8800GTS gpu die would look great as a key chain or as a neck chain. On a more serious note, you can either try RMAing the card or soldering the resistor back on. Lesson to learn here it to be extra careful when working with sharp metal pieces and hardware.

 

[Creig]

Avalon is correct. Sometimes if you call the manufacturer and explain what happened, they'll actually go the extra mile and RMA it for you anyhow. Otherwise, contact an electronics repair company in your area and have them solder it back on. First though, I would look at the board with a magnifying glass to see if any traces were damaged when the screwdriver hit it. If it was forceful enough to knock loose a resistor soldered to the board then it was MORE than enough to cut through some of the delicate traces on the PCB. If THAT has happened, then I think it is truly beyond fixing.

 

[jjzelinski]

Originally posted by: Creig
Avalon is correct. Sometimes if you call the manufacturer and explain what happened, they'll actually go the extra mile and RMA it for you anyhow. Otherwise, contact an electronics repair company in your area and have them solder it back on. First though, I would look at the board with a magnifying glass to see if any traces were damaged when the screwdriver hit it. If it was forceful enough to knock loose a resistor soldered to the board then it was MORE than enough to cut through some of the delicate traces on the PCB. If THAT has happened, then I think it is truly beyond fixing.

I know I for one would go all out ghetto on the card doing everything I could to repair it, that is after I was refused an RMA... Traces can be repaired with a defogger kit/solder pen and resistors can be replaced with old fashioned Radio Shack resistors (as was already mentioned, look at the color code as it will tell you how many ohms and what type of dielectric it is). I mean at least you can make a project out of it before you toss it...

 

[NickelPlate]

That looks more like a capacitor in the photo. There should be a designator printed near it. If it begins with a "C" followed by some number it's a cap. I'd contact the manufacturer first and see if they'll replace/repair it for you.

If they don't it should be an easy fix with a soldering iron and some reverse locking tweezers, that is if that's all that fell off and if you still have the part left and is it in tact. Broken or cut traces can be fixed using thin jumper wire, hopefully you don't have that problem. Also check to see if the pad is still on the PCB. If it got yanked off you might be screwed unless you can follow the trace to see where it goes and jumper with some thin wire. If the part is not in tact or available then you'll have to find out what value the component is and get the proper size. Finding out the value could be a challenge.

I just looked at the caps on my 8800GTS 640 near where your circle is and it looks like an 0805 size capacitor. The board layout in that area appears very similiar to mine. The designator looks like it's C987 (small print). Appears to be ceramic disc or mono type but it's hard to say for sure, I would guess a 0.1uF but again that's just an experienced guess. I work alot with surface mount stuff so if you want I can possibly help you with the fix or sourcing a replacement component. Good luck

Regards,

NP