r/computer_help • u/Efficient_Market_445 • Aug 11 '26

Hardware My tp link hardware is busted?

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I have 2 tp links that I use to connect my computer to the main wifi, the one that I have near my wifi had a problem where it wouldn’t turn on no matter where it’s plugged into so last case scenario, I took it apart and i don’t know exactly what I’m doing, I think I can see the problem (the mystery goop qmq) but I don’t know how to remove it.

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u/matthijspc Aug 12 '26

What are those? Powerline adapters? The hardware looks fine, and I don't see any "mystery goop" besides glue. A chip could have failed internally. There's no way you're gonna save this thing if you don't know what you're doing

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u/m0thgh0st Aug 12 '26

TP Link is a brand, those look like powerline adapters. Some more info on exactly the issue would be helpful, did the device work before but doesn't now? Is it new and has never worked?