Free GPU repairs, anyone interested?
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Free GPU repairs, anyone interested?

Hey everyone, I'm learning microsoldering and need practice/experience before I could start charging for repairs. I figured instead of having to buy broken ones on Ebay and deal with scammers I'd offer people free repairs. I get to learn for free and the other person gets a free repair.

I included a picture of my bench as some kind of (hopefully) proof that I'm not trying to scam. All I would ask is that someone cover the shipping both ways and any components I'd need to replace (if any). I already own a 5070 ti, 6600 XT, and GTX 970(960?), so I have no need for the cards and I'd rather not deal with Ebay selling for the same reason I don't want to buy from their.

Ideally, I would just like to be able to charge people for repairs eventually so I can avoid dealing with the headaches of Ebay. I get this probably sounds sketchy but I figured the worse that will happen is no one will be interested. Thanks to anyone who read this far! :D Feel free to ask any questions!

Edit: I thought I used my reddit username in the post, but I totally used the wrong one if anyone is wondering

Edit 2: Located in Central Ohio, United States.

Edit 3: Image with fixed username (couldnt replace it)

u/Pancakes1741 — 23 hours ago

Advice starting out

Hey everyone, I'm looking to start microsoldering and I was just looking for advice on what equipment and brands to look for/look out for and what I will need for basics to begin microsoldering!

If anyone can point me in any directions or offer any advice I'd appreciate it! Thanks for your time!

EDIT: List so far below!

[Microscope]

- Need suggestions!

[Temperature-controlled - soldering iron/station with a fine tip]

Geeboon TC22 + T15/C245/C210 grips

[Hot air rework station]

- QUICK Hot Air Heat Gun Rework Stations 857DW+/957DW+ 220V Electric 400W Solder Station PCB SMD Soldering Repair Tool

[Flux]

[Solder and mat]

63% tin 37% lead solder .6mm

work mat - generic

[Desoldering braid/wick or solder pump]

-Superwick

[Multimeter with fine-tip probes/Thermal Camera/Powersupply]

- Thermal Master/TopDON 256×192+ 15x zoom USBC

[ESD protection / anti-static gear]

99% Isopropyl

kapton tape

Tweezers/ceramic tweezers/scissors

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u/Pancakes1741 — 1 month ago

Advice starting out

Hey everyone, I'm looking to start microsoldering and I was just looking for advice on what equipment and brands to look for/look out for and what I will need for basics to begin microsoldering!

If anyone can point me in any directions or offer any advice I'd appreciate it! Thanks for your time!

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u/Pancakes1741 — 1 month ago

Hey guys! I just picked up a PowerSpec from Microcenter. However it appears to have a strange BIOS on it that has been updated since mid-2025. Does anyone know if I can simply just flash the manufacturers BIOS on here using the flashback port on the back? It has 9800X3D and AMD and other manufacturers are really pushing that you update to prevent any issues with the processor cooking. Ive always like Microcenter but this is very not ideal.

Just looking for input! Sadly PowerSpecs website doesn't even provide the current BIOS for download or a modern update that addresses a lot of the known issues with these processors.

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u/Pancakes1741 — 4 months ago