hp x360 gidget 8L 203038-1 has shorted +3vL

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  • kjchatman
    Badcaps Veteran
    • Dec 2012
    • 213
    • united states

    #1

    hp x360 gidget 8L 203038-1 has shorted +3vL

    this board had liquid damage and wouldn't power up. It now powers up after a ultrasonic bath but i've discovered the +3vl rail is shorted directly to ground. now it doesn't power up with the battery but it stays on if you unplug the charger and the battery shows 100% and the percentage never drops
  • mon2
    Badcaps Legend
    • Dec 2019
    • 14659
    • Canada

    #2
    Check the SMBUS lines on the battery connector. Measure the voltage to ground on each battery connector.

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    • kjchatman
      Badcaps Veteran
      • Dec 2012
      • 213
      • united states

      #3
      the smbus is working because the battery detects but the capacity stays at 100%. the problem is the +3vL power rail which is shorted directly to ground

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      • wolba123
        New Member
        • Jan 2017
        • 4
        • NRW

        #4
        Hello,
        I have the same device and exactly the same problem. Do you have any new findings here? I have not yet been able to find an original circuit diagram or a board view.​

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        • mon2
          Badcaps Legend
          • Dec 2019
          • 14659
          • Canada

          #5
          Look for this IC on the board. Share pics if it is found.

          https://ascnb1.ru/forma1/viewtopic.php?f=232&t=148836

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