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You know the flat metal ends on The end of most of those delecate Ribbon cables that attaches one board to another it has...

Thank you all for the feedback and advice yes it would be great if someone can explain how to properly discharge the capacitor?? As I would like to fix it myself I'm comfortable around live electrical components not a complete novice, so any more input would be greatly appreciated thank you guys!!

I have an idea,/Request that I'm sure would be worth the effort, and fit right into this subject. how about a step by step guide on fixing the mistake of fudging up the socket yes on the mother board Guilty, right now it's a 500 dollar paper weight!! ! And I'm sure there's a long line of us,right guys, since you guy's are Awesome at it! Where to source the female sockets that's go onto the board and the proper steps and tecniques , would be greatly appreciated, keep up the great work!!