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Dead ECS laptop with bad caps
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I have a laptop motherboard that doesn't boot, no post, no fans, no lights and 8x1500uf/6,3v bad caps on it The questions are: Could the caps be the only problem? Is it worth trying to replace them and see if the laptop boots up? Anyone with experience that might have seen this before? Thanks |
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08-15-2012, 01:22 AM
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Re: Dead ECS laptop with bad caps
for the price of the 8 caps it worth a try! an yes it could be the only reason the board dont boot.
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08-15-2012, 01:26 AM
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Re: Dead ECS laptop with bad caps
Electrolytic caps on a laptop motherboard!? Can you post a picture?
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08-15-2012, 02:09 AM
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Re: Dead ECS laptop with bad caps
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Knowing ECS, that's entirely possible. Yes, a pic would be nice, so we can ID the caps and suggest appropriate replacements. You can't just use any old 1500uF cap
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08-15-2012, 02:10 AM
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Re: Dead ECS laptop with bad caps
Picture (sorry about the bad resolution)
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08-15-2012, 02:32 AM
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Re: Dead ECS laptop with bad caps
need a better pic.
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08-15-2012, 06:18 AM
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Re: Dead ECS laptop with bad caps
Wow, I like the layout of that mobo
 Have you checked all power rails for shorts too?
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08-15-2012, 03:55 PM
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Re: Dead ECS laptop with bad caps
 ECSLooks like they are either OST or El-cheapo Teapo  |
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08-16-2012, 12:57 AM
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Re: Dead ECS laptop with bad caps
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Never seen Ruby on an ECS board before. They usually use either TK or OST. |
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08-16-2012, 10:36 AM
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08-18-2012, 06:17 AM
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Re: Dead ECS laptop with bad caps
looks like one of those desktop replacement type laptops.replace the caps and its probably ok.post values/series and someone here can further advise.
i remember a run of alienware laptops with bad caps.they were similar to yours except they were painted metallic radioactive puke green. |
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08-21-2012, 04:22 PM
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Re: Dead ECS laptop with bad caps
Sorry to be so late... busy with life...
I managed to get some caps (2 or 3 mm bigger than the original) and exchanged the culprits (8x1500uF/6,3v). Took me two hours after midnight to work on the motherboard too.. the new caps needed some convincing  The result : we have a back to life laptop with some bumps (4 caps kinda wanna get out through the case)Thanx for the input |
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08-21-2012, 05:05 PM
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Re: Dead ECS laptop with bad caps
Nice job!
What brand and series did you use to replace them? |
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02-04-2013, 09:14 PM
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Re: Dead ECS laptop with bad caps
Have one of these with the same bad caps as posted in the pic above.They are all teapo.Have 9 470uf 25v. ,8 1500uf 6.3v 1 120uf 35v. . I tried to get so pics but couldnt get any thing clear.There 10mm dia. and about13mm tall
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02-04-2013, 09:52 PM
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Re: Dead ECS laptop with bad caps
update,looks like the 1500uf,s are SZ 105,s and the 470uf,s and the 120uf are SC105,s .
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