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    DELL XPS 600 BAD CAP Leaked NO BOOT

    Expensive computer with dual Nvidia 7800, etc... Would they replace/fix this??

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    Re: DELL XPS 600 BAD CAP Leaked NO BOOT

    I would.
    But then again, I've been know to recap 486's.
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    "They" who?

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      #3
      Re: DELL XPS 600 BAD CAP Leaked NO BOOT

      If its the XPS600, those are prone to other issues. There's usually 2x 2700uF caps and a toroid coil right behind them that burns to a crisp. Recapping and replacing the coil usually only fixes half of them.... I'm about 50% with them.
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        Re: DELL XPS 600 BAD CAP Leaked NO BOOT

        I think maybe it was a warranty question.
        That's why I asked who "they" are.
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        Mann-Made Global Warming.
        - We should be more concerned about the Intellectual Climate.

        -
        Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.

        - Dr Seuss
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        You can teach a man to fish and feed him for life, but if he can't handle sushi you must also teach him to cook.
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          #5
          Re: DELL XPS 600 BAD CAP Leaked NO BOOT

          I just had a neighbor bring over one with the same issue. I was about the order the caps but was wondering if anyone, maybe topcat, knew what the toroid coil or compatible part number would be? thanks

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            #6
            Re: DELL XPS 600 BAD CAP Leaked NO BOOT

            Interesting, I just received an XPS 600 with the same issue - though it boots with a warning "Low System Voltage". Otherwise it works great.

            Here's a shot of the failed components:
            Dell XPS 600 - Failed caps/inductor

            I'm going to at least try to replace the caps but does anyone know the value of that burned up inductor? It's so blackened I have no way of identifying it. Is it something I can order from this site?

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              #7
              Re: DELL XPS 600 BAD CAP Leaked NO BOOT

              Originally posted by Mephisto View Post
              Expensive computer with dual Nvidia 7800, etc... Would they replace/fix this??
              I would not call this Expensive these days unless you consider $100 expensive since that is what they sell for on Ebay these days. It is like saying my 286-16 with 4 sticks of 4 meg of ram I payed $3500 for 20+ years ago is expensive. As far as computers go you can 1/2 the price you paid every 6 months to get a close to value of what it is worth now.

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                Re: DELL XPS 600 BAD CAP Leaked NO BOOT

                I think you underestimate the demand for these. There are two that sold just recently on Ebay for $550 and $350, and those aren't even the top end units. There are also three of the motherboards from these that went for between $280 and $315. The XPS 600 has aged very well, and is worthy of repair if recaping is all that's needed.

                My only issue is that no one seems to know what the specs are on the inductor.

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                  Re: DELL XPS 600 BAD CAP Leaked NO BOOT

                  Originally posted by MSNKat View Post
                  My only issue is that no one seems to know what the specs are on the inductor.
                  In the event you're still interested I've got the #'s.
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                    Re: DELL XPS 600 BAD CAP Leaked NO BOOT

                    Originally posted by Z28Rodeo View Post
                    In the event you're still interested I've got the #'s.
                    I'd be interested. I fixed a couple of these by cleaning the coil and re-wrapping with magnet wire of the same diameter and turns.

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                      Re: DELL XPS 600 BAD CAP Leaked NO BOOT

                      ^
                      That's what I've always done with them, and they work every time. The boards that don't work after repair have other things wrong with them.
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                        Re: DELL XPS 600 BAD CAP Leaked NO BOOT

                        OCL: 0.18
                        TOL: 20%
                        DCR: 0.00145
                        I rating: 18.00
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                          Re: DELL XPS 600 BAD CAP Leaked NO BOOT

                          how many turns? Does anyone know by chance. I am trying to repair my coil...thanks

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                            #14
                            Re: DELL XPS 600 BAD CAP Leaked NO BOOT

                            2 loops
                            - Cor

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