Update: Since replacing the MOSFETs on the GPU (and adding two additional ones), I've been gaming for a week or so now with no crashes!...
I've just attempted to replace the existing two MOSFETs and add an additional two to the empty pads on the same phases. Unfortunately the first...
That all makes sense and the video is very helpful, thanks! Don't I need to worry about the solder touching the wrong pins and creating a short?...
Thanks @senso. So there's no need to use a soldering iron at all? I can use the hot air gun to add the new MOSFET, as well as remove the old? Is...
The MOSFETs have arrived, just waiting on the hot air station now. Does anyone have any advice on removing/installing MOSFETs? I've not done...
Thanks Senso, looks like RS have it. Just to check, is this the right part?
Is this the correct part? The MOSFETs on my card have the following written on them: 87350D TI553 ZCRT E3 Does anyone have any experience with...
I've just tried switching from discrete to integrated graphics (didn't physically remove the card, as I didn't have the time) and running the...
I removed the card last week and the laptop didn't short at all, though i didn't try any benchmarking. I'll try that shortly. I suspected the...
Thanks, I'll take a look when i next get a chance. I would love to send it to someone that knows what they're doing; however, i don't know anyone...
I'm happy to go on a short finding mission but I'm going to need detailed instruction from you guys! I know nothing about this stuff,...
Yes, a lot of what I've read on other threads seems to suggest that this is a Power IC/ MOSFET failure. Its just a shame there's no way to confirm...
Thanks @hacktrix2006, @Darker01 and @johnbb for your responses! It depends whether the laptop has a battery connected at the time of the crash....
Update: I ran some tests today and got some interesting results. @Papusan - I limited the CPU power using Throttlestop, however, this did not...
Thanks Papusan. How do you recommend i limit CPU power? Just in power settings, or is there specific software I can use? Also, where do you...
@hacktrix2006 - I've just thought of something else that might be relevant. For years now, i've had issues with my HDMI port. Some TVs/monitors...
@Khenglish - what's your view? Does this sound like a power IC problem? If so, any chance you could provide instructions on how to test it please?
No, the system doesn't behave when nothing is connected to the thunderbolt port. It seems to be another symptom, not a cause. Is there any way i...
I'll try tech support again for the battery. Though would you agree that the battery is unlikely to be the cause of the problem (and more likely...
Ok, will remove the new battery ASAP. I'm happy to purchase a new battery from MSI if it will fix my issue. However, given the laptop crashes...
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