Fortunately, a repair show has demonstrated that damage from liquid metal isn’t necessarily irreversible.
However, repairing it requires a complex deep-cleaning procedure.
This process is likely beyond the capabilities of most users, requiring extensive disassembly.
Northwest Repair recommends performing the cleaning while the board is still hot.
The owner likely attempted to apply liquid metal to reduce the GPU’s operating temperature or to repair it.
While thermal paste is designed to conduct heat, liquid metal also conducts electricity, enhancing cooling efficiency.
However, the electrical conductivity of liquid metal is a double-edged sword.
Later the claim was discarded, but that didn’t stop many owners from simply not taking the risk.
Most people applying aftermarket CPU coolers or modding GPUs are likely better off using thermal paste.
Liquid metal cooling is best reserved for those with steady hands and the money or expertise for extensive refurbishing.
