Tony Transforms RTX 4080 into 4080 Super: A BGA Magic Repair Story

Date: September 21, 2025

Tony Transforms RTX 4080 into 4080 Super: A BGA Magic Repair Story

In an extraordinary display of technical prowess, Northwest Repair's Tony has successfully converted an RTX 4080 into an RTX 4080 Super. This remarkable achievement involved transplanting the core and memory from a deceased 4080 Super onto a donor RTX 4080 board.

The procedure was far from routine, requiring intricate surgery on the BGA (Ball Grid Array) to achieve a reball upgrade of unprecedented complexity. Tony's expertise shone through as he navigated the challenges of integrating components from two distinct boards, ultimately bringing the enhanced performance of the 4080 Super to life in an RTX 4080 chassis.

For those interested in the full account of this groundbreaking repair, the original article by Tom's Hardware can be accessed here: Tom's Hardware Article.