FCG the place this mod is done, is right above the first PCIE slot, just below where the WIFI card is.
it's a very tight fit, so I did a alternate ground point, but that shouldnt make any difference, right?

Persivore, I think your onto something.
I measured the voltages again, from the point shown in the pic, and it reads 1.2 volts.

but from the base of the coil you asked me to read from, I get 1.33 volts.

I adjusted the voltage with the VR, and yep, the voltage does change when read from the base of the coil.