Thank goodness my 8800 GTX is still functioning.

[nZone]

Last night while my pc was still on (yeah lazy and it's dangerous); I tried to screw in a pci slot bracket to the case. Then I dropped the screw driver onto the 8800GTX PCB; and a big flash of electric spark upon it landed on the 8800GTX PCB. I looked over to the monitor; I saw the screen was red. I was like "Oh god...crapps....&U^%&$^#" there goes my $600 video card.
I, then, calmly pressed the reset button; kneeled down and prayed. For about a minute or two, there was nothing post. I wasn't a good moment; but for a big moment later the monitor led turned from amber to blue....I was grateful after that.

Will not be fiddling with pc components while pc is still on again.

 

[josh6079]

So did you ever take the screw off of the GTX's PCB?

 

[5150Joker]

I'm betting there's still damage done to your GTX if you saw a flash like that and the screen went red.

 

[Phlargo]

Holy crap.. that's a rough experience. Yeah.. don't do things while the computer is on. I actually did some damage once because I was still plugged in, albeit off. It's expensive stuff - you're totally better off biting the bullet, suspending your latest torrent and turning the computer off ;-)

 

[Aikouka]

I usually leave it plugged in depending on what I'm doing ( a screw is usually fine if it's still plugged in, but still be a bit careful ), but I've had no problems so far with static or anything else. *knock on wood*

 

[manimal]

Moral of the story, don't save time, shut down, turn off psu switch, remove the power plug, THEN open the side of your case.

 

[nZone]

Originally posted by: josh6079
So did you ever take the screw off of the GTX's PCB?

It wasn't the screw, the screwer driver fall on the GTX's PCB. It has a plastic handle so I picked it up.

 

[nZone]

Originally posted by: 5150Joker
I'm betting there's still damage done to your GTX if you saw a flash like that and the screen went red.

I don't know but I hope not. After that I played game for about 30 minutes and I didn't see anything out of ordinary.

 

[nZone]

Originally posted by: manimal
Moral of the story, don't save time, shut down, turn off psu switch, remove the power plug, THEN open the side of your case.

point taken and I've learned my lesson from the bad experience.

 

[nZone]

Oh by the way, if the GTX is gone bad; would the vendor repair or replace it? Assuming I don't tell them.

 

[Pugnate]

I am pretty sure you will get problems at some point. I am not trying to be mean or evil, but that's what I think.

 

[AmdInside]

I had a similar story. I was making some mods to my system and since my front case buttons were not connected to the motherboard, I turned it on using a screwdriver by shorting the power on pins on the mobo. Well, I was not careful and the screwdriver came in contact with other pins and then a spark came off of those pins. Unfortunately though, I was not lucky. Oh well. I was not going to buy another socket 939 board so I upgraded to a Core 2 Duo system

 

[josh6079]

Originally posted by: nZone

Originally posted by: josh6079
So did you ever take the screw off of the GTX's PCB?

It wasn't the screw, the screwer driver fall on the GTX's PCB. It has a plastic handle so I picked it up.

I was just messin. I know you wouldn't have left whatever fell on you card on your card.

Hope your card's okay.

 

[nZone]

Originally posted by: AmdInside
I had a similar story. I was making some mods to my system and since my front case buttons were not connected to the motherboard, I turned it on using a screwdriver by shorting the power on pins on the mobo. Well, I was not careful and the screwdriver came in contact with other pins and then a spark came off of those pins. Unfortunately though, I was not lucky. Oh well. I was not going to buy another socket 939 board so I upgraded to a Core 2 Duo system

Maybe I use this as an excuse to purchase the upcoming R600? LOL; I still love my GTX.

 

[nZone]

Originally posted by: Pugnate
I am pretty sure you will get problems at some point. I am not trying to be mean or evil, but that's what I think.

I don't know. But wouldn't it either damage immediately or not damage at all? I just hope it's not chronic where it dies gradually overtime.

 

[Pugnate]

Yea good point. I hope you get the best out of your 8800 and it performs perfectly. Also the red display could have meant a temp. disturbance. Besides even if there is a problem, surely it will be fixed so no worries.

 

[Nightmare225]

Originally posted by: nZone

Originally posted by: AmdInside
I had a similar story. I was making some mods to my system and since my front case buttons were not connected to the motherboard, I turned it on using a screwdriver by shorting the power on pins on the mobo. Well, I was not careful and the screwdriver came in contact with other pins and then a spark came off of those pins. Unfortunately though, I was not lucky. Oh well. I was not going to buy another socket 939 board so I upgraded to a Core 2 Duo system

Maybe I use this as an excuse to purchase the upcoming R600? LOL; I still love my GTX.

Excuse? :laugh:
Have you seen the latest benchies?

 

[humanure]

ever tried to hot swap some RAM? hope your card is ok, get another 8800 if it isn't, r600 not looking good.