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Message: <blockquote data-quote="topkollek" data-source="post: 31320031" data-attributes="member: 510150">The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023 and 2024 models, chassis code G614, various configs like G614JU, G614JV, G614JVR, etc.) has a well-documented motherboard burnout issue.<h3>Key Details of the Problem</h3> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Affected models: Primarily the 2023 and 2024 ROG Strix G16 (Intel 13th/14th gen HX series CPUs with RTX 40-series GPUs).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Symptom: The laptop suddenly stops powering on (no lights, no response). A burnt smell may be present. Service centers find a burnt/ charred area on the motherboard, typically near the left cooling fan screw or heat sink area. This is often due to a short circuit or design flaw where the fan screw or mounting pressure damages traces/vias on the PCB.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Cause: Multiple users and repair reports describe it as a recurring design defect in these model years. The issue can appear even with normal use and proper maintenance, sometimes after 12–19 months (often just outside the standard 1-year warranty).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">2025 models: Reports indicate ASUS applied a fix (e.g., insulating tape or revised motherboard layout under the fan screw) starting around mid-2024 production or in the 2025 refresh. The burnout issue does not appear widespread on 2025 Strix G16 units.</li> </ul>Note: The Zephyrus G16 (thinner model) has had its own separate motherboard/reliability complaints, but the specific "burnout near fan screw" issue is overwhelmingly tied to the Strix G16 series.</blockquote>

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