I need help fixing a broken video card

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Hi

My video card broke and I need some help figuring out what to do. The 6800's length, coupled with my NF7's IDE cable positioning, caused that cap to fall off when I pulled out an IDE cable. (The IDE pressed against the cap, and any force I exerted on the IDE cable was put on the cap.)

My card is BFG but they dont warrant flaws that occured during installation. I dont know how this applies, but I doubt BFG will cover it.

My uncle said something about cold solder, and that a electronic repair shop wouldn't be able to do it because their soldering tools are too big. It's still my only idea though. He suggests buying the cold solder from Radio Shack but that's $20 and I'm hoping there can be a cheaper alternative.

Other than that, I can't think of anything. I came here to seek out more ideas/options.

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I need to get that piece back on the video card.

I will have to remove an IDE cable if I solder because, now that the cap will be weaker than when new, I there is no way I will risk the same thing happening again.

The cheaper the alternative, the better.

Please help.
Thanks
 
No.

But I believe that is what is called surface mount soldering, but I have never soldered, so I could be wrong.

But soldering is what you are going to have to do, unless I am wrong.
 
Well, you got me exited thinking I'd have a temporary solution. But you gave me a new term to search for. Thanks
 
Yes you could tape it to the card if it is makeing a connection with the 2 contact points. Anyways just head to radio shack and pick up a simple sodering iron and fix it. Its simple to do.
 
I'd just get the cold solder. The tape would probably melt since the cards get so hot.
 
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