Visible trace on motherboard?

gibb · 15 Jul 2010 at 17:16

I purchased a used, fully functioning motherboard from a classifieds. It all looks fantastic apart from around the push pin holes, there are one or two small "dents" through which I can see copper. They are on areas where traces appear to run. To me it looks like the previous user was rough with a screwdriver when using the push pins.

Is this likely to damage the stability or the motherboard at all? Is it worth me taking apart my PC to test this board or would you suggest I ask If i can return for a refund?

Thanks

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rickh · 15 Jul 2010 at 17:25

They are stronger than they look so it would probably work.

However, the point is - the mobo is damaged and not advertised as such, so you should get money back.

AiiR · 15 Jul 2010 at 18:33

Would request a refund, it's clearly not perfect condition.

Camoe · 15 Jul 2010 at 18:44

someone has deffo been rough with there screw driver, i wouldn't be happy with this, Send her back!

gibb · 15 Jul 2010 at 21:29

I have asked if I can return for a refund minus his postage cost, seems to be reasonable considering I have not tested it and is down to my feeling about running a board with such an issue.

(I am kind of paranoid about minute issues because my current board has very odd behaviour which I think can only be caused by such a unnoticed problem.)