How do I get the motivation to fix this laptop mainboard?

The only thing wrong with it is the charge ports, but the problem is 44 of the 48 pads across the 2 type c ports are missing. (don't ask me how, I don't know either, its used since it was the only replacement board I could afford)

I've been putting it off for a few months now, I know what must be done, I just am too intimidated.

Any tips for reframing this problem so i stop putting it off would be appreciated

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#Coreboot 26.03 Open-Source Firmware Adds Full Support for Intel PantherLake SoCs

https://9to5linux.com/coreboot-26-03-open-source-firmware-adds-full-support-for-intel-pantherlake-socs

Running a Game on a PC with no System RAM

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/03/31/running-a-game-on-a-pc-with-no-system-ram/

Coreboot 26.03 Open-Source Firmware Adds Full Support for Intel PantherLake SoCs

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://9to5linux.com/coreboot-26-03-open-source-firmware-adds-full-support-for-intel-pantherlake-socs

#Coreboot 26.03 Open-Source Firmware Adds Full Support for Intel PantherLake SoCs https://9to5linux.com/coreboot-26-03-open-source-firmware-adds-full-support-for-intel-pantherlake-socs

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