Capacitor n00b with Antec SP500

kenster2001 · 08-06-2007, 05:36 PM

I have known for a couple months that the power supply in my computer, the Antec SP500 is prone to burn out due to bad caps. I have monitored the voltages and everything seemed to be working alright, but I recently had the urge to pop it open and check things out.

Most of the caps look to be in OK shape, but I have noticed one that has a bulge. Its a Fuhjyyu 1000microfarad 10v. Its pretty small, probably 8mm in diameter, and not much higher.

I am fairly decent at soldering and desoldering with wick, but I am not very knowledgeable with capacitors or electronics in general.

Should I replace all of the caps? The leaking ones? The tiny ones? The huge 200V filter caps?

What should I replace them with? Is ESR a factor? What is a good supplier?

Thank you guys in advance.

08-06-2007, 05:36 PM	#1
kenster2001 New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2	Capacitor n00b with Antec SP500 I have known for a couple months that the power supply in my computer, the Antec SP500 is prone to burn out due to bad caps. I have monitored the voltages and everything seemed to be working alright, but I recently had the urge to pop it open and check things out. Most of the caps look to be in OK shape, but I have noticed one that has a bulge. Its a Fuhjyyu 1000microfarad 10v. Its pretty small, probably 8mm in diameter, and not much higher. I am fairly decent at soldering and desoldering with wick, but I am not very knowledgeable with capacitors or electronics in general. Should I replace all of the caps? The leaking ones? The tiny ones? The huge 200V filter caps? What should I replace them with? Is ESR a factor? What is a good supplier? Thank you guys in advance.

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