DELL XPS 600 BAD CAP Leaked NO BOOT

Mephisto · 11-29-2010, 09:26 PM

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

PCBONEZ · 11-29-2010, 09:57 PM

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

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**Topcat** · 11-29-2010, 10:36 PM

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.

PCBONEZ · 11-29-2010, 10:52 PM

I think maybe it was a warranty question.
That's why I asked who "they" are.
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dsamis · 09-21-2011, 05:01 PM

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

MSNKat · 09-30-2011, 09:36 PM

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?

brethin · 09-30-2011, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mephisto

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.

MSNKat · 10-01-2011, 03:13 AM

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.

Z28Rodeo · 04-09-2012, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSNKat

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.

TCKTMB · 04-13-2012, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z28Rodeo

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.

**Topcat** · 04-13-2012, 03:30 PM

^
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.

Z28Rodeo · 04-13-2012, 03:44 PM

OCL: 0.18
TOL: 20%
DCR: 0.00145
I rating: 18.00

XmouseX · 11-22-2012, 10:39 PM

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

Z28Rodeo · 11-25-2012, 07:47 PM

2 loops

11-29-2010, 09:26 PM	#1
Mephisto New Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1	DELL XPS 600 BAD CAP Leaked NO BOOT Expensive computer with dual Nvidia 7800, etc... Would they replace/fix this??

11-29-2010, 09:57 PM	#2
PCBONEZ Grumpy Old Fart Join Date: Aug 2005 City & State: Phoenix, AZ My Country: USA Line Voltage: 120V 60Hz I'm a: Professional Tech Posts: 10,631	Re: DELL XPS 600 BAD CAP Leaked NO BOOT I would. But then again, I've been know to recap 486's. . "They" who? . __________________ 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 - 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. -

11-29-2010, 10:36 PM	#3
Topcat The Boss Stooge Join Date: Oct 2003 City & State: Salem, MO My Country: United States Line Voltage: 120VAC 60Hz I'm a: Professional Tech Posts: 6,381	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. __________________ <--- Badcaps.net Owner & Forum Administrator!! Badcaps.net Services: Premade Capacitor Kits Badcaps.net Capacitor Master List Motherboard Repair Services If you've come here in search of replacement capacitors or repair services, please use the links above. ---------------------------------------------- Badcaps.net Forum Members Folding Team http://folding.stanford.edu/ Team : 49813 Join in!! Team Stats

11-29-2010, 10:52 PM	#4
PCBONEZ Grumpy Old Fart Join Date: Aug 2005 City & State: Phoenix, AZ My Country: USA Line Voltage: 120V 60Hz I'm a: Professional Tech Posts: 10,631	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. .

09-21-2011, 05:01 PM	#5
dsamis New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1	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

09-30-2011, 09:36 PM	#6
MSNKat New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2	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?

10-01-2011, 03:13 AM	#8
MSNKat New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2	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.

04-13-2012, 03:30 PM	#11
Topcat The Boss Stooge Join Date: Oct 2003 City & State: Salem, MO My Country: United States Line Voltage: 120VAC 60Hz I'm a: Professional Tech Posts: 6,381	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.

04-13-2012, 03:44 PM	#12
Z28Rodeo New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 7	Re: DELL XPS 600 BAD CAP Leaked NO BOOT OCL: 0.18 TOL: 20% DCR: 0.00145 I rating: 18.00

11-22-2012, 10:39 PM	#13
XmouseX Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 City & State: California My Country: US Line Voltage: 120VAC 60Hz I'm a: Knowledge Seeker Posts: 110	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

11-25-2012, 07:47 PM	#14
Z28Rodeo New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 7	Re: DELL XPS 600 BAD CAP Leaked NO BOOT 2 loops

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