Picofly error: RST point not connected error

I’ve come across an issue never seen before and hoping someone can share some insight.
I’m working on a v1 unpatched and the installed modchip (rp2040 core from Ali) is showing the error * * which means RST not connected then boots to ofw. I’ve tried a new modchip- same thing. I tried running wires with a rp2040 zero - same error.
What’s really odd is I can inject a payload with the RCM loader!

Anyone seen this before? Reading on another forum, someone mentioned the code looks for voltage on the RST line to be 1.6-2V. I measure about 1.2V. The RST line goes to the max IC on the underside so perhaps the chip is bad?