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November 13th, 2021, 8:36
Hello everybody,
The other day, I opened my pc case and cleaned it up, but unfortunately I hit the hard drive and I may have damaged something.
Here are some pics of what I think I've damaged and if anyone knows if it's easy to replace this part or should I replace the entire pcb.

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November 13th, 2021, 9:13
What were you cleaning it with - a brick ?
Given the flux around the coil I assume you've had a go at fixing it already. It's a very simple component level repair if that's all the damage, swapping the pcb will require a rom swap 8 pins rather than 2.
November 13th, 2021, 10:47
I hit it with a hair dryer
No, I have never tried to weld it, maybe the store that i bought it from repaired it before.
How do i search for this component? the name etc. i can't find it.
Should i try to weld it myself or send to a store to weld it from me?
November 13th, 2021, 19:40
I hit it with a hair dryer

I've never tried to fix it before, i was probably a long time ago from the shop that i bought it from.
Can you tell me the name o this piece (Image4), i can't find it
November 13th, 2021, 21:12
it is an 1.2uH (micro Henry) inductor, likely with operating current rating of 8-10A.
pepe
November 14th, 2021, 3:20
pepe wrote:it is an 1.2uH (micro Henry) inductor, likely with operating current rating of 8-10A.
A quick google of the code brings back suitable components (1.5uh/9a) for less than 1 gbp - available everywhere like digikey, mouser or even ebay for single items. You'll need to remove the one on the pcb and solder the new one on.
November 15th, 2021, 15:33
Thanks for the responses, i will check it
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