Question I have a problem with msi z390-a pro

[ahmadxv]

have a problem with the computer board. There is a missing component and because of it the processor light is on and nothing works. Can Transistor disable the board’s rotation and how can I get a replacement? Note that it was working fine before the transistor went missing.

 

[Ralston18]

What is meant by "disable the board's rotation"? Perhaps "disable the board's operation"?

The answer [operation] is yes.

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Update your post to include full system hardware specs and OS information.

Take a couple of photographs showing the missing component and post the photographs here via imgur (www.imgur.com).

If a component is missing the board is broken.

Repairable ? TBD.

More information needed.

 

[geofelt]

Considering the age of the motherboard, perhaps it is time for a cpu/mobo upgrade.

 

[ahmadxv]

Yes, it is true that the board stops working after losing this item, but the processor light continues to work. The component is a transistor. SMD

 

[Ralston18]

Just because the processor light works does not mean that the processor itself will work.

The light may only mean that power is available to the processor.

And some such indicator light may use different colors to represent the status of the board and/or processor. Could be difficult to even determine the color.....

Go to the board manufacturer's website and search for the applicable User Guide/Manual. You may also find (if lucky) some sort of service/maintenance manual.

Be certain that you are at actually at the board manufacturer's website. There are some websites that claim to have manuals but are actually fake and malicious.

 

[ahmadxv]

Thanks for your reply but the board was working fine before losing the transistor but I can't find a replacement

 

[Ralston18]

If you are sure that the problem is just that missing transistor then try to find a used or refurbished version of the same motherboard. That motherboard does not necessarily need to be working - it is just a "donor" for parts.

Look at the other transistors as well. A matching/identical transistor could be used elsewhere on the motherboards.

There may or may not be some markings on the transistors or boards so you can compare boards and transistors. With some hope that the components are the same.... May or may not be true.

If identical, desolder the transistor from the donor board and use that transistor to replace the missing transistor.

Requires soldering skills, proper equipment, and a clean working environment.

No guarantees that the replacement will work.