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Thread ID: 67312 2006-03-24 03:42:00 Too many chkdsk errors on XP Home SP2? braindead (1685) Press F1
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440310 2006-03-25 10:01:00 Yeah - I wonder how many otherwise ok power supplies go south just because of a few lousy caps!

BTW - my vaccuum solder-sucker was totally useless when removing the old caps .

I found that by gently and alternately applying left-hand and right-hand pressure on the caps while applying a dry hot soldering iron tip to the leads (solder side of board) I was able to work the cap out painlessly .

I ground down one of those small all-metal screwdriver tips and used it as a hole cleaner, again while heating the remaining solder . Worked like a charm .

Good light, good magnification, good earthing and a fine-tipped hot soldering iron worked for me .
braindead (1685)
440311 2006-03-25 10:04:00 Don't forget a very steady hand and clothing that doesnt melt at the first application of heat :rolleyes: bob_doe_nz (92)
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