Using a Oven to Revive a Dead GPU?

[PixeL_]

So, i understand that this is a very old trick, but can still be done. I was wondering if there were any negative aspects of baking my GPU in my everyday oven?

Also, the Graphics Card is a gt 740!

Thanks in advanced

 

[Desoxy]

Well, if it´s already dead, you cannot do more harm. But don´t forget the bacon & cheese! 😉

 

[Blas]

Or you can sit upon it and incubate it, you might get more cores in the GPU... 😀

 

[PixeL_]

'Appreciate the help' -_- , do you people actually know if any harm will come to the oven? as in fumes or toxins?

 

[Desoxy]

'Appreciate the help' -_- , do you people actually know if any harm will come to the oven? as in fumes or toxins?

As long as the board doesn´t melt, that is no problem.

 

[PixeL_]

are there going to be any toxins or fumes that will effect the food cooked in the oven after this?

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello...it is simply "metallurgy"... you are setting the "Oven" to the temp the "solder" to the chip components are attached too, will melt. B / ... Since lead is 'forbidden" into our environment... they use a "harder-brittle" Metal... research the "melt-point" temp' and check it often... and you will see the 'Melting-point" happen to the metal... Remove Heat and Laptop then... the Re-solder of the Joints is Complete. B / (as usual the Disclaimer) you are dealing with very Hot temperatures to your fingers skin and eyes... B /

That said... broken solder joints are very Common failures to look at or repair in maintenance.

 

[Blas]

I wouldn't do it: first because it's absurd that high temperatures would do any good to the GPU, then because you don't know what products go into each and every component in the board, so even of the board doesn't visibly melt, some substances might vaporize and stay in the oven, and they might not be healthy.

How did you get the idea that baking the board might be of any use? Yahoo answers? 😉

 

[PixeL_]

Baking a dead gpu has been a successful method for a really long time, what do you mean where did i get that idea?

 

[Blas]

And that's why in every PC repair shop there are ovens... Good luck with that tried and true method If it's in the internet, it's got to be true!

 

[PixeL_]

Oh look people we have a comedian over here!

 

[DanielSpaending]

I really wouldn't do it in a oven used for food... It is not just about the heavymetals used in solder etc., there could be all sorts of different chemicals in the PCB or in the chips. I imagine you could find all sorts of flouride and chloride based chemicals in there, as well as different organic compounds, which could be released as vapor in the oven. Remember computer electronics, dont get investigated as heavily as electronic hardware made to be used in the kitchen.

If you decide to do it anyways, please put the card on a piece of tinfoil, and give the oven a thorough cleaning afterwards. Also wear a mask when you open the oven afterwards, just for safety sake... You never know what fumes you might inhale...

 

[PixeL_]

Finally a serious person! Thanks for the tips, i do own a spare older oven that ill most like use, but thanks for the help

 

[beegmouse]

Not worth it.

Do you even know that it is bad solder joints causing the failure?
Re-flowing/Baking only helps if that is the problem. If you have bad caps, it won't help. If the chip was OCd/cooked, it won't help

And you have to be confident that you have stripped off everything from the card which can't take the temperatures required.

Get a used 6850 for $30-$40, more performance, lower risk

 

[DanielSpaending]

Finally a serious person! Thanks for the tips, i do own a spare older oven that ill most like use, but thanks for the help

Good luck with the project! I hope it works, but as I understand it is most likely a temporary fix, but it is of course an older card, so you might as well give it a try 🙂 It could be fun if you keep us updated!

Also I strongly recommend doing it outside, or at least ventilate heavily to the outside while you bake your card.

 

[PixeL_]

Guys the i have stated that the GPU is DEAD, i can fix it, this is a last resort method and I don't care if it does not work. Thanks again Daniel for the help and the other extra info! I will post a new article once it is complete and hopefully working!

 

[Desoxy]

I really wouldn't do it in a oven used for food... It is not just about the heavymetals used in solder etc., there could be all sorts of different chemicals in the PCB or in the chips. I imagine you could find all sorts of flouride and chloride based chemicals in there, as well as different organic compounds, which could be released as vapor in the oven. Remember computer electronics, dont get investigated as heavily as electronic hardware made to be used in the kitchen.

If you decide to do it anyways, please put the card on a piece of tinfoil, and give the oven a thorough cleaning afterwards. Also wear a mask when you open the oven afterwards, just for safety sake... You never know what fumes you might inhale...

Well, in fact computer electronics is as hard monitored as other consumer electronics. With RoHS / REACH and conflict minerals regulations carefully monitored by the OEMs, there´s no need in getting panic because of baking the board. It´s not emitting cyanide... 😉

By the way, the better use for the tinfoil would be wearing it as a hat. Keeps that nasty electro smog away and protects from government mind control and even aliens..^^

We are OEM, too, and sometimes we bake old boards in the climatic chamber just because of the same issues as the TE´s. Once finished, you cannot smell anything. I bet running through a city during Smog or being at some fireworks is more influencing health negatively than baking a single board.

 

[DanielSpaending]

I really wouldn't do it in a oven used for food... It is not just about the heavymetals used in solder etc., there could be all sorts of different chemicals in the PCB or in the chips. I imagine you could find all sorts of flouride and chloride based chemicals in there, as well as different organic compounds, which could be released as vapor in the oven. Remember computer electronics, dont get investigated as heavily as electronic hardware made to be used in the kitchen.

If you decide to do it anyways, please put the card on a piece of tinfoil, and give the oven a thorough cleaning afterwards. Also wear a mask when you open the oven afterwards, just for safety sake... You never know what fumes you might inhale...

Well, in fact computer electronics is as hard monitored as other consumer electronics. With RoHS / REACH and conflict minerals regulations carefully monitored by the OEMs, there´s no need in getting panic because of baking the board. It´s not emitting cyanide... 😉

By the way, the better use for the tinfoil would be wearing it as a hat. Keeps that nasty electro smog away and protects from government mind control and even aliens..^^

We are OEM, too, and sometimes we bake old boards in the climatic chamber just because of the same issues as the TE´s. Once finished, you cannot smell anything. I bet running through a city during Smog or being at some fireworks is more influencing health negatively than baking a single board.

You might be right. I don't really know much about regulations of the consumer electronics industri or the ingredients of various PC components, but I do know a little about chemistry and the physiological impact of chemicals, and from that viewpoint I say better safe than sorry.

But for the record, my girlfriend tells me that I look absolutely stunning with my tinfoilhat on, so I NEVER take that hat off 😛