Flabbergasted GPU repair wizard highlights dangers of liquid metal after leak kills entire RTX 5070 Ti — user-applied TIM spread to every crevice of the PCB, physically cracking and shorting out the core

A GPU repair technician showcased the dangers of improperly applying liquid metal thermal interface material (TIM) after a user-applied TIM caused a leak that destroyed an RTX 5070 Ti graphics card. The liquid metal spread across the PCB, causing physical cracks and shorting out the core and other components. The technician attempted to clean the board but deemed it irreparable due to the extensive damage caused by the liquid metal. This incident serves as a cautionary tale against using liquid metal on GPUs not designed for it, as it can lead to irreversible damage and void warranties.