Hi! My Predator PO3-620 died having burned the vid card and amaybe MB

andyHC
andyHC Member Posts: 4 New User
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Im thinking power surge which has never happened here, also other units on same powerboard not frazzled. Lucky didnt start a fire as I was away.

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Is this common? Had no issues really prior. Is it now scrap?

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  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,234 Trailblazer
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    But it might not have affected the motherboard itself. If you have an old GPU to test with, try to see if the system will come up without that GPU.

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  • NeoGeo
    NeoGeo Member Posts: 157 Skilled Fixer WiFi Icon

    Thats dead and scrapped looks like the VRAM burnt out.

  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,234 Trailblazer
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    But it might not have affected the motherboard itself. If you have an old GPU to test with, try to see if the system will come up without that GPU.

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  • andyHC
    andyHC Member Posts: 4 New User

    Thanks Billsey I'll give it a crack but i'm sure I dont have a gpu so long as I can get pics off the onboard ssd Ill be happy. disappointed though loved the Predator, me.

  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,234 Trailblazer

    Yes, you should have no issues with recovering data from the SSD. I would be very surprised in a short on the GPU's PCIe bus would do anything to the PCIe bus for the SSD.

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  • olivaay
    olivaay Member Posts: 2 New User

    the same happened to me, that's a bummer to hear about your Predator PO3-620! A fried graphics card and potentially the motherboard is not the holiday gift you were hoping for.

    Power surges could be a culprit, but explore other possibilities:

    • Dust buildup: Over time, dust can build up inside your PC, causing overheating and component failure. check your case and components for dust bunnies and give it a thorough cleaning.
    • Faulty PSU: While less likely that other units on the same powerboard are fine, a power supply malfunction could still be the culprit. Check for any bulging capacitors or burning smells on the PSU.
    • Static discharge: If you touched any internal components without properly grounding yourself, the static discharge could have damaged the graphics card or motherboard.

  • olivaay
    olivaay Member Posts: 2 New User
    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1247884#Comment_1247884

    also Remember, even if it's the motherboard, all hope is not lost. Depending on your warranty and technical know-how, repairs or replacements might still be on the table.

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