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Triggering SMC_ONOFF_L various times, is easy to catch the pulse, if exists.
In such case, all S3 and S0 voltages must pulse too.
Check for pulse at all big coils, including VCORE.
Also check at pins 7 & 3 of U1950.
Try to start in SMC bypass mode too.