Small problem, was wondering if the wizards could help...
My brothers metal port covers came loose from the case and fell onto the videocard, so i fished them out with a paperclip. It was very easy to do but there was a small spark in the process. Now there is no video output from the board, but the monitor does recognize when you plug it in because the colour test bars disappear.
Would any one mind providing me with possible trouble shooting tips to repair this situation?
I kinda doubt that 1 spark could fry an entire board.
I've tried both video ports on the card, theres actually two geforce 9800s in the motherboard and all 4 ports are not displaying anything.
I tried it with another monitor too, tested that monitor as good using the same cord with another computer.
I have not tried another DVI to RGB adapter because i dont have one but i will try to pick another one up at radio shack when i can, but i feel doubtful thats the problem.
The computer boots fine and everything- all that happened was 1 tiny spark, and i know sparks this one was small.
thanks!|||People have fried $1,000 core i7 processors with sparks that are not even visible, simply from static electricity build up from wearing their favorite pair of blue jeans. I'm afraid you're outta luck this time. If your lucky, the computer was off when this occurred. Otherwise, your entire motherboard plus the dual 9800s could all be fried. Do yourself a favor and pick up a $10 anti-static wristband, or simply tap the power supply to ground yourself before trying this the next time.|||One tiny spark can easily fry a board.
Even an invisible spark can destroy a board.
Good luck.
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