Hi everyone!
I have a faulty Ryzen 9 5950X and I'd like to try repairing it. There may be a current leakage issue caused by a faulty MLCC capacitor, based on the resistance measurements I've taken.
So, I'm going to have to delid the CPU, and I'd really appreciate some advice on how to do it safely and what tools I should use.
I'd say there's about a one-in-three chance that a capacitor is actually the problem. If it isn't, then the CPU is probably dead, but I'd still like to give the repair a shot.
My motherboard can't POST with the CPU installed. The pins aren't bent, and according to the previous owner, when the CPU was installed in their PC, the PSU would immediately go into protection mode.
I've made some other posts if you'd like more information about the issue and the repair project, including the resistance and voltage measurements I've taken.
I'm also in contact with some professionals who can help me verify a few things and potentially give me access to professional equipment, such as a thermal camera, bench power supply, and possibly a heating plate.
Thanks a lot for your time and for any advice you can give me!