Scratched Motherboard

[Rappelin]

So, the idiot I am I managed to scratch my new motherboard when i replaced my old one, right behing the processor.

The PC won't boot with it. Is the scratch, which I believe it is, the problem or might it be something else? 

[-CLASSIFIED-]

you've more then likely cut some traces , dead indeed from that. plus warranty wont cover that damage. good luck. 

[Rappelin]

14 minutes ago, TheGingerKid said:

you've more then likely cut some traces , dead indeed from that. plus warranty wont cover that damage. good luck. 

Thanks for the confirmation. Guess I'm back to shopping. Have a good day mate!

[MegaDave91]

This is irrelevant as it won't solve the problem, but how did you scratch it?

[SCHISCHKA]

24 minutes ago, MegaDave91 said:

This is irrelevant as it won't solve the problem, but how did you scratch it?

My guess is they learnt how to use a screw driver in prison. On the outside screw drivers are operated with a turning motion, not so much for stabbing

[vaiwalker]

unless you get this 

and reconnect the damaged lines, RMA would be the easier and more expensive option.  

[0x1e]

12 hours ago, vaiwalker said:

RMA would be the easier and more expensive option.  

RMA would not cover this.

Unless he bought a 3rd party insurance. Some computer outlets do cover accidental damage, but you have to specifically buy this option.

 

On 1/25/2017 at 7:02 AM, Rappelin said:

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That's a massive arse "scratch"
How on Earth did you do that?

[Rappelin]

1 hour ago, 0x1e said:

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On 1/25/2017 at 9:28 AM, MegaDave91 said:

This is irrelevant as it won't solve the problem, but how did you scratch it?

I have the stock cooler from intel that needs alot of fucking force to attach, and I was scared i would break something (ironically), so i took a flathead screwdriver from the back and tried to work it in place with that.