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    DAG37AMB8C0 REV C not turning on after PCH replacement

    Come to me as PCH shorted so ordered the IC and replaced it.
    BIOS chip was missing and since there is no s/n number on the board only assumed that maybe DAG37AMB8C0 bios is good for it.
    Dont have the original charger so lab power supply is used for measuring. so I don't have AD_ID pin voltage

    When the BIOS IC was missing and PCH was already replaced:
    I have Voltages on:
    Powerbutton (3.3v)
    + 3.3VS5_S (3.3V)
    + 5VS5_S (5V)
    - no light on the charger LED

    After BIOS is introduced to the board and flashed it with DAG37AMB8C0 BIOS:
    I have Voltages on:
    Powerbutton (3.3v)
    - 3.3VS5_S - 0V
    - 5VS5_S - 0V
    - steady white light on the charger port LED

    Board taking 0.008 milliamps on plugin
    When power button pressed then goes up to 0.013 and for 2-4 second it varies then goes back to 0.008

    What would you suggest to move on?
    Should I get a charger and check if the problem is AD_ID pin?
    Last edited by questore; 03-26-2025, 11:41 AM.

    #2
    Found an EC and BIOS files for G37A board.
    With this BIOS flashed,Now charger has white LED and when I press the power button then every power rail comes with good voltages.
    Power button white LED also on, but after 2 second it shuts off.
    When starting the GPU and CPU heating up for seconds, the fan spins and motherboard draws around 800 miliamp for 1 sec.
    I have read that if this happens then I dont have correct charger (AD_ID pin voltage)
    Now I will try to get my hand on a blue connector HP charger for test.

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      #3
      New charger came.
      New charger not giving out voltage.
      New charger goes back to selling shop.
      New charger ordered from elswhere...

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        #4
        Got a charger from a friend for a 1minute test (280Wattage charger)
        Laptop Turned on drawn 1,8Amp then shut off (with BIOS+EC BID0820D)
        I'm wating for a genuine charger...but i dont think i will change anything.

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          #5
          From other forums I have concluded that 5 long 3 short is a correct LED error if there is problem with RAM, CMOS BATTERY, SIO or PCH.
          So I guess this could be my BIOS: 08209
          Since I have tryed replaced CMOS battery I move on to find another RAM then reflow new PCH.

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            #6
            Looking at the schematics table the Adapter select is only scaled until 200w (3v). since I have an original 280W charger that has 3.2V on AD_ID i was beginging to think maybe a too large charger could make the EC go to protection mode?
            Partial sucess. Yes. I have plugged in a 230W charger and the power button turns on the laptop.

            Now it turns on and draws 612-705 milliAmps but not do anything. All voltages are present and still 5 long 3 short.
            Since DDR4_DRAMRESET is low (0.052v) despite 1.2 volt present, I have read that this could be a problem with BIOS not correct.
            Next step is lets try to reflash all BIOS versions and see any of them is starting

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              #7
              >>>> i was beginging to think maybe a too large charger could make the EC go to protection mode?
              It sounds strange, but I made a similar experience with a Lenovo X380: it did not start with an original Lenovo 230W charger, but it started with a 90W charger.

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                #8
                - I have checked with 3 known good RAM in different slots.
                - Inspected all pins on RAM slots.
                - checked PCH top capacitors. all have 3.3v or 1.0v
                - CPU 1.0v and GPU 0.9v are coming up, but DDR4_DRAMRST still low.

                I'm out of ideas

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                  #9
                  Is this a Dell motherboard?

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by questore View Post
                    - I have checked with 3 known good RAM in different slots.
                    - Inspected all pins on RAM slots.
                    - checked PCH top capacitors. all have 3.3v or 1.0v
                    - CPU 1.0v and GPU 0.9v are coming up, but DDR4_DRAMRST still low.

                    I'm out of ideas
                    Possibly cracked solder balls under the CPU. A ram slot tester can sometimes help https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003878784249.html
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                      #11
                      Both PCH and CPU is bad. What are the odds?
                      Thanks

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