NorthridgeFix Forum - Recent Posts https://northridgefix.com/forum/ NorthridgeFix Discussion Board en-US Thu, 14 May 2026 11:22:24 +0000 wpForo 60 Trouble with graphics card connector https://northridgefix.com/forum/repair/trouble-with-graphics-card-connector/#post-2061 Wed, 13 May 2026 05:56:07 +0000

Hello. I pulled the graphics card (gv-n3060gaming oc-12gd) out to replace the fans. When separating the board from the fan housing a small 3pin connector gave me a lot of trouble & you guessed it, I pulled the wires out of the connector. I would be very thankful if someone could point me in the right direction as how to fix this. I’m not sure what this connector is called so that I can order the right one & also need advise to make sure I position each wire in its correct hole in the new connector. I wouldn’t want to fry my pc or the graphics card. I’ve attached pics showing where the wires are coming from & where they connect to. Thanks in advance.

]]> Leo https://northridgefix.com/forum/repair/trouble-with-graphics-card-connector/#post-2061 Gigabyte RTX 3080Ti Gaming OC 12G - 8-Pin #2 not drawing power (0.3W) - Hardware fault confirmed https://northridgefix.com/forum/repair/gigabyte-rtx-3080ti-gaming-oc-12g-8-pin-2-not-drawing-power-0-3w-hardware-fault-confirmed/#post-2060 Fri, 08 May 2026 09:30:55 +0000 Hi everyone,

I have a Gigabyte RTX 3080Ti Gaming OC 12G (GV-N308TGAMING OC-12GD) with a confirmed hardware fault on the 8-pin #2 power connector. I have done extensive diagnostics and need help identifying the exact component to replace.

System specs:

  • GPU: Gigabyte RTX 3080Ti Gaming OC 12G
  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700
  • Motherboard: ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming 4
  • PSU: Corsair RM750e
  • RAM: 64GB DDR4 2666MHz

Symptoms:

  • 8-Pin #2 draws only 0.3W at idle and 0.4W under full load
  • 8-Pin #1 works perfectly (88W idle, 152W under load)
  • Total power draw limited to ~211W instead of 370W (BIOS default)
  • Performance limited to ~70% in 3DMark Time Spy (score: 11,965 vs average 16,923)
  • Card boots and works normally with only 8-Pin #1 connected
  • 12V voltage IS present on 8-Pin #2

Diagnostics already performed:

  • All connector pins → continuity OK
  • Polyfuse → continuity OK 
  • No visible burn marks on PCB 
  • uP95120 PWM controller visible on PCB 
  • GPU-Z BIOS: Power limit default 370W, maximum 370W 
  • HWiNFO confirmed: 8-Pin #2 stays at 0.3-0.4W even under full load 

Which specific component should I test/replace on the 8-Pin #2 power circuit? Is there a boardview or schematic available for this exact card?

]]> acharagwa https://northridgefix.com/forum/repair/gigabyte-rtx-3080ti-gaming-oc-12g-8-pin-2-not-drawing-power-0-3w-hardware-fault-confirmed/#post-2060 Repair old Seagate SCSI HD https://northridgefix.com/forum/repair/repair-old-seagate-scsi-hd/#post-2057 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:29:48 +0000 I need to retrieve data from old Seagate ST31230N SCSI HD which while rebooting several times developed short circuit smell and stopped spinning. I see no obvious burns on PCB which is #75786596-B3 I believe. I attach a photo of the board. I'm not sure it's the PCB. What do you advise? Thanks for any information

]]> Robert Dunn https://northridgefix.com/forum/repair/repair-old-seagate-scsi-hd/#post-2057 RE: Contact through the website issue https://northridgefix.com/forum/general-questions/contact-through-the-website-issue/#post-2056 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:55:25 +0000 I'm having the same issue.  

]]> John Glass https://northridgefix.com/forum/general-questions/contact-through-the-website-issue/#post-2056 RE: EVGA 3090 FTW3 Ultra MCU Chip https://northridgefix.com/forum/find-that-component/evga-3090-ftw3-ultra-mcu-chip/#post-2055 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:13:13 +0000 It is most likely the exact same part, just a smaller form. The chip is LPC51U68 and they have a 48 and 64 pin version. They won't write the same firmware twice for different chips. Nobody pays for that. They just had to change the footprint on the pcb because of shortages and ran the same firmware 

]]> chatch15117 https://northridgefix.com/forum/find-that-component/evga-3090-ftw3-ultra-mcu-chip/#post-2055 Contact through the website issue https://northridgefix.com/forum/general-questions/contact-through-the-website-issue/#post-2053 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:01:37 +0000 I can't send an email through the website contact form. There was a error trying to send your message. Please try again later is the message that I get.I try to subscribe in the forum section and get error message ( can't send confirmation email) What's wrong,  why is is so hard??

]]> Michael https://northridgefix.com/forum/general-questions/contact-through-the-website-issue/#post-2053 RE: Repair cost https://northridgefix.com/forum/repair/repair-cost/#post-2051 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:21:51 +0000 Hello have a Nvidia GeForce card rtx-3080 .

I would like to no the cost of clearing the gpu and adding new thermopaste or new pad. Card is working but over heating when running 30 mins. 
105 c .. I also not sure is it worth it 4.5 years old might be end of life. Might be time to get new card. You deserve your labor and time and material.

I mess with cleaning the computer and changed the thermo paste on the CPU. And changing parts throughout the computer. Gpu- A man has to know his limitations. 

Thank you Bill

]]> Bill Miller https://northridgefix.com/forum/repair/repair-cost/#post-2051 Problème micro iphone 11 https://northridgefix.com/forum/repair/probleme-micro-iphone-11/#post-2048 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:05:02 +0000 Bonjour à tous, j'ai un iphone 11, quand j'appelle normal la personne m'entent mais quand je mets le haut parleur, la personne ne m'entent plus. La vitre arrière est cassée. Aurriez-vous une idée d'où pourrait venir le problème? Je vous remercie par avance.

Daniel

]]> Daniel https://northridgefix.com/forum/repair/probleme-micro-iphone-11/#post-2048 capacitor values https://northridgefix.com/forum/find-that-component/capacitor-values/#post-2046 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:51:48 +0000 i have a laptop msi

GF63 Thin 9RCX

with what looks to me to be bad caps

i need to know values so i can replace

]]> SHAWN https://northridgefix.com/forum/find-that-component/capacitor-values/#post-2046 Repair cost https://northridgefix.com/forum/repair/repair-cost/#post-2045 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:27:16 +0000 My hp was working and just stopped the caps lock blinks seven times but nothing on the screen, If it's bad bios how much will such repair cost

]]> Larry https://northridgefix.com/forum/repair/repair-cost/#post-2045