This simple fix can bring your Mainboard back to life MSI X370 Gaming Motherboard repair

Published at : 18 Dec 2025

Yet another ATX gaming Mainboard, that didnt boot up! This time a little bit easier fix. But this can be applied to a lot of broken boards!

If you have any questions hit me up in the comments!

My Tools:
DDR3 and DDR4 Post code tester (white ddr card): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlPkjHZ *

Tweezers: https://de.aliexpress.com/item/4001204950066.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2deu

Soldering Station AIXUN T3A T245 B Set: https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005004723305179.html

JBC tips that i use: C245-906 (bought of a german retailer) , C245-030 (bought of a german retailer) , C245-908 https://amzn.to/47eHP05 * , C245-752 https://amzn.to/47BqxtO *

PCIE Post Card: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFG6bDh *

Side Cutters: https://de.aliexpress.com/item/33000843365.html

DDR3 DDR4 Data line Tester: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeXhGBh *

Pre heater: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdLOAEr *

Reball jig: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDBfd1p *

needle probes: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDVwI0T *

CH341A Bios chip programmer: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEODhlt*

Soder Wick: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DB4acRv *

Microscope: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBwIwZ5 *

Microscope Ringlight: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdRyA7Z *

Microscope Arm (used 3D printing to make it work, can provide an STL if needed): https://amzn.to/3R1hn48 *

Power supply: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlMyhcP *

12V to 24pin ATX adapter: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DF6k0VV *

Components Tester: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dl1MC71 *

Hot Air: Some Quick 861DW counterfeit

The Flux i use sucks, so dont buy it lol

The Copper wire i use is 0.1mm Enameld wire, link is dead, but the wire wasnt great anyways

Oscilloscope RIGOL DS1054Z https://amzn.to/3R2aDmE *

Thermal Camera Seek Compact https://amzn.to/47hGeX6 * (I would check out the infiray P2 Thermal cameras to be honest if i wouldnt have already bought this one!)

Multimeter (cheap one for beginners, that i still use): UEZNIRN IEC61010-1 multimeter

UV light: https://amzn.to/40L0fD1 *



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