| Forum Home | ||||
| Press F1 | ||||
| Thread ID: 66112 | 2006-02-11 09:23:00 | Motherboard Capacitors: Replacable? | bob_doe_nz (92) | Press F1 |
| Post ID | Timestamp | Content | User | ||
| 429282 | 2006-02-11 09:23:00 | Hello, I managed to scrounge a Case containing a Socket 370 Motherboard and a 1ghz P3 CPU. The motherboard is a MSI MS-6315 Mini ATX and from visible inspection looks like it has a case of Leaky Asian Capacitors (LAC). LAC image 1 (www.imagef1.net.nz) LAC image 2 (www.imagef1.net.nz) The caps on image 2 have bulging on the tops and the ones on image 1 are corroding. The motherboard still works, but I will not count on it working for long since the caps seem to be bulging a bit and two are corroded. My question is... Can they (the capacitors) be replaced cheaply? Are they readily available aka DSE...??? |
bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 429283 | 2006-02-11 09:38:00 | easy enough to replace, replace all of the similar ones. only catch is WHY they died. if its due to mobo fault it may be a wasted repair. want to sell the p3 ;) :D |
tweak'e (69) | ||
| 429284 | 2006-02-11 09:41:00 | want to sell the p3 ;) :D I might, IF I cannot get it repaired. Since this is a P3 1Ghz @ 133mhz we're talking about.... this is some premium dosh we're talking about :lol: :p ;) My guess is these caps died because they used the dodgy capacitor formula that caused havoc a few years back I did mention that Mobo_ba_blee still works. |
bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 429285 | 2006-02-11 09:44:00 | Easy enough to replace (in the right hands) I've done a few and have always got a m8 to source them from his supplier in Aussie for me. www.jaycar.co.nz may possibly be your best bet locally |
bartsdadhomer (80) | ||
| 429286 | 2006-02-11 09:47:00 | For me Jaycar is too far away, so DSE may be better and closer for me, but Jaycar is on a main road so its easy to get to though. Edit: OOH they have a store in Manukau |
bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 429287 | 2006-02-11 10:21:00 | Which Caps should I replace? Those that are bulging? All the same type that are bulging across the mobo? Every single fricken Capacitor? (20 in total) Model number seems to be majority: g-luxon 6.3v 1000uF As well as: 2x g-luxon L037(M) And: 5x Tayeh 6.3v 1500uF What suitable replacement should I get if it it possible |
bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 429288 | 2006-02-11 16:50:00 | well between the two pics I counted at least 8 bulging caps and if you got more then .......well anywya.....not sure wht they cost but if even a couple of dollars each might be cheaper, and definitely be less hassle to source a 2nd hand mobo from trademe ? | drcspy (146) | ||
| 429289 | 2006-02-11 20:22:00 | I've replaced three on a three yr old mobo here and it now functions fine. In theory, you should replace them with low ESR ones. Jaycar probably best bet. But I would probably think seriously about doing the number you have! I have also fixed a vid cd which had one bulging cap. Problem with getting a replacement from Trademe, you can't be sure you're not getting another one with the same problems! |
linw (53) | ||
| 429290 | 2006-02-11 21:58:00 | I had a look at tricky dickies and saw the following capacitors Cap Electro RB 1000 uF 16 WV DSE code R4440 (www.dse.co.nz) They seem to have the same size as well as capacitance, but the voltage is quite high. The nearest thing I can see is R4558 (www.dse.co.nz) Am I just daydreaming in the clouds or can it be replaced with one of those components? |
bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 429291 | 2006-02-11 22:06:00 | You should use low ESR capacitors. Unless the catalogue says "ESR" they aren't. And at 20c each, DSE's ones won't be. Jaycar do have low ESR caps. They'll cost a bit more. Do it once. We've been here before. "low esr" to the PressF1 search will find the other threads. |
Graham L (2) | ||
| 1 2 3 | |||||