Firm who replace memory in GTX280

Asmdoeus · 14 Jun 2009 at 16:56

Hello,
I am looking for a firm that repairs computer parts. I need to replace memory in my GTX280 graphic card as it is probably damaged.

Kind Regards
Asmodeus

jigger · 14 Jun 2009 at 17:04

It could be done but it would be one hell of a job. How sure are you its the memory ?

jigger · 14 Jun 2009 at 17:15

Thinking about it, if it is a bad IC you would need to find the exact same chip, and it would be near impossible to do the job by hand if you did manage to get the IC.

Its a none starter, it would cost more than a new card.

matthew2456 · 14 Jun 2009 at 17:18

The IC could be replaced in about 5-10 minutes by someone with the right tools and know what they are doing, the problem is identifying the faulty component and buying another!

Can you not send it back under warranty?

Jono8 · 14 Jun 2009 at 17:18

prob cheaper to buy a new card of equivalent performance 260/275/4890 e.t.c.

mame · 14 Jun 2009 at 18:16

sell it on an auction as faulty. Some fool will probably give you £80+ for it

Asmdoeus · 14 Jun 2009 at 18:32

matthew2456 - I bought it on ebay and I haven't RMA. My only chance is replace memory. And I know price of memory is low only I don't have skills and tools and for that I need prof. firm who can do this.

Jono8 - change GTX280 SSC EVGA to GTX260?

jigger - matthew2456 is right, it's not a hell lot of a job you only need proper tools.

But I still haven't got the answer for my problem: does anyone know a firm that could do it for me?

Regards

Asmodeus

killer_uk · 14 Jun 2009 at 18:45

A company called Partners IT do repairs for a well known graphics card company. Although I'm not sure if they offer their services to end users, may be worth a try.

Their website is http://www.partnersit.co.uk/test.html

Asmdoeus · 14 Jun 2009 at 19:30

Thx for help and addres.
I send enquiry now I can only wait

psychas · 14 Jun 2009 at 19:32

why not rma the card , that depends if it has any warranty left

Asmdoeus · 14 Jun 2009 at 19:43

To get RMA for this card I need to register it but this has already been done by the previous owner and I can't re-register it. I have tried to contact the seller, to no avail. The card has got a lifetime warranty - 10 years.

footman · 14 Jun 2009 at 20:06

Asmdoeus said:
I bought it on ebay

why not start an ebay dispute?

jigger · 14 Jun 2009 at 20:36

The RAM chip floats on a bed of about twenty balls of solder, it will be one hell of a job to get a chip back on the PCB correctly, it could be done, but it is one hell of a job.

What makes you think its the IC, whats the problem with the card ?

Asmdoeus · 14 Jun 2009 at 21:17

footman - price for card is very low and I think is something wrong with it

no warranty, item from close e-shop

jigger - artifact in BIOS (line and other things), Windows 7 start in 800x600 with lots of horizontal line, after install drivers windows make BSoD and restart. I my knowledge is memory.

I use Enermax Modu 82+ 525W - is not power supply

(sorry for spelling

and other mistakes)

G_Wizz · 14 Jun 2009 at 21:21

There is a guy in Wales who solders bios chips on M/Boards, maybe he could do it. He advertises on ebay, just search for bios chip and you will find him.

philjohn · 14 Jun 2009 at 22:16

Asmdoeus said:
footman - price for card is very low and I think is something wrong with it no warranty, item from close e-shop

jigger - artifact in BIOS (line and other things), Windows 7 start in 800x600 with lots of horizontal line, after install drivers windows make BSoD and restart. I my knowledge is memory.

I use Enermax Modu 82+ 525W - is not power supply
(sorry for spelling and other mistakes)

Are you sure that there is no warranty with the manufacturer (NOT the retailer)? You said it has a 10 year warranty, so why not just send it off to them for repair?

Bigdogbmx · 14 Jun 2009 at 22:29

Chips used for BIOSes usually have legs soldered onto some points that are easy to get to. Those RAM chips are BGA (Ball Grid Array) so there are a load of little balls underneath the chip. We have a machine at work for replacing BGA chips which is like a sort of jig that holds the board and chip in the right place and heats it to the exact right temp (if the temps wrong you will fry the board or chip) with a kind of hot air blower clamp thing. The machine was about 40 grand or something disgusting, and only 2 of the guys at work actually know how to use the damn thing anyway. In short, thats gonna be a huge pain in the arse to do.
That said, someone here has a guide on how to do it, if you feel up to trying that though youre a braver man that I

Asmdoeus · 14 Jun 2009 at 23:07

philjohn - this is a part from email what I recive from EVGA RMA staff - "...I am sorry about the problems with the video card. Unfortunately as per the terms and conditions of the warranty it is available for the original purchaser only. We would not be able to submit the card for you for warranty. I would keep trying to contact the seller. http://www.evga.com/support/warranty/ EVGA Technical Support..."

I have original box with warranty label and on card is also original sticker. But EVGA give warranty ONLY a original purchaser... eh...

Bigdogbmx - I know is very hard make this in home

and I ask: does anyone know a firm that could do it for me?

razer1978 · 15 Jun 2009 at 14:09

you could try this it might be a weak solder joint or something

Bigdogbmx · 15 Jun 2009 at 17:41

I saw that same thread last night but never thought to mention it here. looks like it worked for quite a few people. dunno how long it will work for but could be the easy answer