Motherboard tiny scratch

[Gabriell82]

Hi,

While trying to take out the video card for a clean up, the damned thing slipped my hand and I've managed to make two tiny scratches on my motherboard (Gigabyte P67A-D3-B3).

http://imageshack.us/f/412/demorr.jpg

Everything works ok, as far as I can see the scratch is not deep, but I wanted to know if in time it can corrode or something ?
Also, is it safe to use clear nail polish on the scratches to cover them up or will it attack the surface or damage it in some other way ?

Will this tiny scratch void the warranty of the motherboard ? I thought that an answer from a Gigabyte official will weigh more in my problem.

Thanks in advance

[Dark Mantis]

Hi and welcome.

Firstly we are not Gigabyte officials just volunteers but I know in the past they have declined the warranty on motherboards because of scratches. This I feel is not as valid reason for this as unless the copper track is damaged  just scratching the protective varnish layer should have no detrimental issue to the performance of the board itself. Personally I would use a matching blue marker pen on the scratch first and then a little bit of clear varnish to seal it afterwards and it should be as good as new.

The thing is as far as I can see it is only cosmetic damage and as so unimportant. 

[Gabriell82]

One more question, would some simple clear nail polish suffice, I mean does it attack the surface ? Right now I don't want to take any chances  .

Thank you again for your answer !

[Dark Mantis]

To be honest looking at the tiny scratch, it is nothing anyway but I am sure that even without any surface covering it would be fine. The varnish that is used is more to help stop damage and to also look nicer. A drop of clear nail varnish would be fine or any other clear varnish/laquer would suffice.