Melting PC components is never good, but when your brand new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 starts acting up, that’s when the worry kicks in. Well, it turns out that fixing these melted connectors is a bigger issue for the health of whoever is repairing it, especially if they’re not taking the proper precautions.

NorthridgeFix took to their YouTube channel to talk about the issue where the 12VHPWR connectors are literally melting on Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics cards. Not only do they dispute claims from Gamers Nexus that the issue is one caused by the user, but they take us through their safety protocols for when they fix a card, and it’s apparent that it’s no laughing matter.

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