Removal of PC59 cleared the main short. However, the board remained dead. Further inspection uncovered a blown trace under the (BQ24745 charger IC) due to previous overheating. A direct jumper wire was installed between pin 16 (VCC) and the PR504 resistor pad.
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One enthusiast on Reddit (“u/retro_ivan”) built what he calls the “Ultimate Sleeper” using a patched B75S1: samsung b75s1 motherboard patched
Disclaimer: This guide is for educational purposes. Flashing modified BIOS may void warranties, break your hardware, or cause instability. The author is not responsible for bricked motherboards. Proceed at your own risk. Removal of PC59 cleared the main short
The term "patched" in the context of this motherboard almost exclusively refers to break your hardware