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Post exact ohm value for the short.
It is probably 2-3 ohm, low enough to heat something with 3-4V max.
Start with 1V and go high slowly, if needed; no more than 4V.
Do not forget to remove CPU heatsink.
Should be better to remove first R6999 and see where the short remains.