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So this system has 17.2v on PP18V5_G3H with 0 resistance to ground. Removed R6905. Still shorted R7062 gets 7v instead of those 17v. Removed and board still shorted. Fuse on that line is ok.. Any ideas?
Did this system have a liquid spill? The MagSafe LED is driven by SMC, I’m not sure I follow why you are focused on 3.425V G3Hot. I would go back to PPVBAT_G3H_CHGR_OUT Q7050 si7137dp as I’m suspecting that’s your issue.
