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Mxm connector have a weird solder joint (pic inside)

Picture of what i think is a weird solder joint on mxm slot imac 24" http://twitpic.com/4v1e5i http://twitpic.com/4v1e6o

What do you guys say? Should it look like this?

The thing is that my 8800GS fried and my newly bought 2600 pro also kind of fried ( could be due to bad thermal paste from factory as well ).

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That's definently not normal. It might be why your cards fried. (Or they just aren't working because of the slot) Did the cards work for a period of time, or did they not work at all? You might be able to remove that with a fine-tipped soldering iron, or you may be able to scrape it off with an exacto knife.

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Don't use an exacto knife you can cut the traces to the pins. Clean it before using a solder iron. Don't use a solder iron to clean with out flux.

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Hi guys, long time..

I bought a new iMac 21.5" and the old one is just collection dust :(.

I am thinking about change the mxm connector or just try to fit an old laptop mother board. Does any one know where to find a spare mxm connector?

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