820-2877-B missing PM_SLP_S4_L

Mirarty

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Hi guys, I''m struggling with troubleshooting on 820-2877-B.
No visible damage, everything looks clean.
S5 rails are OK, but PM_SLP_S4_L is 0V
Any suggestion what I can check or MCP is dead? Board doesn't power on and magsafe LED is dim.
Thank you!
 

2informaticos

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First of all, welcome to the forum!

Post the exact PPBUS_G3H voltage first.
Do you get L7750 voltage?

PM_SLP_S4_L must come on after pressing power button only.
Trigger SMC_ONOFF_L and check for drop pulse at PM_PWRBTN_L.

Did you try another DCIN board?
 

Mirarty

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PPBUS_G3H - 12.58V
L7750 - 0.91V

PM_SLP_S4_L stays low if I trigger R5015
I didn't find a good spot to probe PM_PWRBTN_L. This net is going only to U4900 and U1400 and both are BGA's. I'm using OpenBoardView and this SW doesn't shows vias so I can't probe this net on via either.

I haven't tried another DCIN board. I can order one and try it, but since the input voltage looks good, I'm guessing the DCIN board is good.
 

2informaticos

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I asked about DCIN board because of dim light you've mentioned.
It is not related with no power issue.

Post resistance to ground at L6995; ohm scale, not diode mode.

Check RTC_RST_L, SM_INTRUDER_L, PM_RSMRST_L.
 

Mirarty

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With the magsafe disconnected the L6995 has fluctuating resistance to GND. It starts around 200k and increases over time. With magsafe connected it is 14M.

RTC_RST_L - 3.39V
SM_INTRUDER_L - 3.39V
PM_RSMRST_L - 3.4V
 

2informaticos

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"With magsafe connected it is 14M."
Measuring ohm scale (or diode mode) with power applied???
Oh, my god!!!

Can't catch any pulse at PM_SLP_S4_L, when trigger SMC_ONOFF_L (at same time)?
Be sure SMC_ONOFF_L stays high rest of the time.
 

2informaticos

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Very likely bad MCP, considering its age.
Heat it to 180-200 degrees for 15-20s and check if symptom changes.
 

Mirarty

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I give up. This board is going to trash, I spent too much time on this one. I tried to reflow it, no luck. Thank you for your help!
 
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