I have a 2008 MacPro (3,1), and out of nowhere, it shut down. The memory card was smoking from one of the inductors on the card. With the computer turned off, but plugged in, when I insert the memory card (which has 4 DIMMS on it), I hear a clicking noise (just once) and the inductor starts to smoke. Again, this is while the computer is turned off but plugged in.
Upon further investigation, I found a blown cap, and the two next to it were swollen. Also, it looks like maybe an adjacent FET might also be damaged. Here are some photos - you be the judge.
I'm not sure what kinda caps these are, nor am I convinced that simply replacing them will fix my problem.
Any feedback would be much appreciated.
Mike
Upon further investigation, I found a blown cap, and the two next to it were swollen. Also, it looks like maybe an adjacent FET might also be damaged. Here are some photos - you be the judge.
I'm not sure what kinda caps these are, nor am I convinced that simply replacing them will fix my problem.
Any feedback would be much appreciated.
Mike
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