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Geek Culture / Notbook's MB damaged a little

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mr Handy
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Posted: 28th Jun 2012 10:25 Edited at: 28th Jun 2012 10:31
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Hi! Recently I was changing cooler in my notebook and accidentally tumble off with screwdriver one very small "brick". I don't know how it calls. It was like this:

But notebook seems to be working as usual. This small brick was very close to VGA port. So what could happen to notebook while I am using it with such damage?

p.s. For now I am not using VGA port for sake.

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Van B
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Posted: 28th Jun 2012 11:04
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It could be a transistor, maybe used to control voltage going to the VGA port. As for damage, well all it probably means is that a function of your motherboard won't be possible, like VGA port - it's unlikely that you'll cause more damage, and it's the sort of thing that could be fixed if it became a real problem.

I'd wing it, just keep an eye on it for a while, make sure it's not overheating. Motherboards can be incredibly resiliant to damage, I've seen motherboards work fine with leaking capacitors and all sorts, even rust!.

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mr Handy
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Posted: 28th Jun 2012 11:15
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Thanks! I was afraid of short-circuit.

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Sergey K
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Posted: 29th Jun 2012 00:15
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try to get a soldering tool, try to sharping the end of it so it will be easyer for you to fix it.

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mr Handy
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Posted: 29th Jun 2012 11:18
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Unfortunately I lost this black brick

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