DFI Infinity nF4 Ultra

The DFI Infinity nF4 Ultra is a single socket 949, ATX motherboard featuring 2x PCIe 1x, 1x PCIe 16x, 3x PCI expansion slots.

Causes

 * Old age
 * Capacitor plague

Solutions

 * Recap

Disassembly Notes

 * Handle PCB by edges to avoid stressing BGA devices or touching static sensitive devices
 * Use ESD safe equipment
 * This PCB is a high density multi-layer PCB with a high thermal mass, some soldering irons may struggle

Basic PCB Name
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Kits

 * Digikey BOM: https://www.digikey.com/

Related Links

 * Review on phoronix.com