Devices · 2h ago
Father fixes dead RTX 3070 with salvaged radio capacitor
A Russian father repaired his son's dead RTX 3070 GPU by replacing a faulty capacitor with one from an old radio, saving $120 in repair costs. The GPU reportedly works better than before after the fix. The story highlights the repairability of modern graphics cards for those with electronics skills.
Meridian48 take
While a heartwarming DIY fix, this isn't a scalable solution—most users lack the soldering skills, and warranty voiding remains a risk.
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Ingenious father fixes dead RTX 3070 with a jerry-rigged capacitor from an old radio — Saves worried son $120 in repair costs, GPU 'works better than before' now →
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