Is this my Fault? - Flooded PC Repair Part 1
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Use code Linus10 for 10% off Magtame Magnetic Cables: magtame.com Magtame on Amazon：amazon.com Learn more about the HelloCam Pro at: lmg.gg After putting in all the work to link all my family's gaming systems into one mega loop that is cooled by my pool, suddenly there was a leak. Water spilled all over my Ryzen Gaming systems, my NAS servers and my UPSs. I reached out to EK Waterblock for help, but the source of the issue is still a mystery. Am I screwed? Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► GET A VPN: piavpn.com ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► EQUIPMENT WE USE TO FILM LTT: lmg.gg ► OUR WAN PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg FOLLOW US --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: @LinusTech Instagram: @linustech TikTok: @linustech Twitch: twitch.tv MUSIC CREDIT --------------------------------------------------- Intro: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High Video Link: youtube.com Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi Artist Link: youtube.com Intro animation by MBarek Abdelwassaa @mbarek_abdel Monitor And Keyboard by vadimmihalkevich / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mechanical RGB Keyboard by BigBrotherECE / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mouse Gamer free Model By Oscar Creativo / CC BY 4.0 geni.us CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 2:05 The Shaggy Defense 2:49 Inspecting the water blocks 5:22 Fittings + Mounting bracket? 6:30 Corrosion in the GPU block? 7:08 Inspecting the rest of the systems 9:56 How to drain your loop 10:55 Disassembly continues 12:26 Seems OK, but why? 13:10 Plz Help 13:33 Any survivors?
Is this my Fault? - Flooded PC Repair Part 1 follows Linus and his son as they confront a catastrophic cooling loop failure that drenched multiple systems in a family-owned rack. The video opens with a solemn setup: the day of a personal loss and an unexpected pump failure trigger a cascading flood across servers, NAS devices, and gaming rigs. Linus narrates the immediate steps of diagnosing the leak, including identifying a completely corroded fitting as the culprit and the ensuing attempt to isolate the problem. He explains galvanic corrosion as a key mechanic, contrasting pristine examples in other fittings with the failed components, and outlining their plan to inspect every system in the loop to determine the full scope of damage. The tone blends technical curiosity with pragmatic repair strategy, as they methodically dismantle components to assess corrosion, collect data, and decide whether to salvage, replace, or rebuild parts of the setup. The video sets up a multi-part exploration, promising follow-ups with manufacturers while emphasizing the learning process and the pivot from a single failed piece to a broader system-wide check.
Topics · technology · computer_hardware · do_it_yourself · troubleshooting · cooling_systems · hardware_repair · galvanic_corrosion · system_design
Questions answered
- What caused the flood in the Linus Tech Tips flood repair scenario?
- A completely corroded fitting dumped water into the loop, triggering leaks across multiple systems.
- Will the affected hardware be salvageable or rebuilt?
- The video outlines a plan to inspect all systems, drain the loop, and assess which components can be saved, with a follow-up to determine if rebuilding is needed.
- What is the main scientific concept discussed to explain the failure?
- Galvanic corrosion is discussed as the mechanism behind the fitting degradation and water leakage.
- What are viewers advised to do next regarding this issue?
- Watch for further updates, check with EK Water Block and other manufacturers, and follow the investigation into root cause and possible fixes.