Needing 4 pin PSU - motherboard cable for 300ER psu

Hi there,

Thank you for responding. The multicoloured happened so fast, then shut down. I don't know when or if it would happen again.

I just reapplied thermal paste, thermal pads (what a pain). I want to turn the machine on to try it but am worried about a fire. I haven't put it back together since the incident. Not sure if I mentioned I turned it on one other time before,(the same day), but only played Evil within 2 for about 10-15 minutes before Days gone for 20 minutes (at that time). I also plugged a new HDMI cord in, but because I haven't turned it on since, not sure if that will make a difference.

Do you think if I put it back together, there's a risk of fire, or damaging it? Probably try a less intensive game for an hour or so, or as long as it'll let me. Lol. Just not sure if there's a risk or not.

Hi!

As long as you did applied new thermal paste, you should be fine. Be sure to follow the steps of the guide carefully and do tighten the screws enough for the backplate (do not tighten the screws too much). You can replace the 4 pin cable just to be sure.

The risk of fire is very low if you have followed the steps accordingly! I would just test it and see how it goes!

Thanks again. Much appreciated! 👍

Is there a way to test if any of the 4 pin cables wires inside are fried? Using a multimeter?

My pleasure! Happy to help!

Yes, you can do a continuity test with the multimeter.

Test both ends (the same pin on both sides). If it beeps (if you multimeter support this), it's good, if not, the cable failed! Test each pin on both sides at the same time for all the cables.