6.3v 2200Uf to 10v 1500uF

[cplca]

Ok, I am new to this forum and stumble uppon it while searching for a few
answers about some of my old motherboards.

I have two used MB and would like to know what would be best.

First one is from an IBM P3 800mhz and has at least 4 or 5 bad caps

The second is from a Medion PC P4 2.5Ghz and only has one bad cap.
It's a 6.3v 2200uF

I was thinking about using the old P3 board caps but all I can find on
the board that could be used is some 10v 1500uF caps.

Since replacing only one cap, does anyone think this would work fine
or do I risk blowing the whole thing ?

Thank you for any assistance.

[willawake]

Re: 6.3v 2200Uf to 10v 1500uF

- using old caps not recommended.
- replacing only the bad looking ones not all the crap not recommended
- using lower capacitance not recommended

[starfury1]

Re: 6.3v 2200Uf to 10v 1500uF

As Da man said above....I'll seconded that

Caps can fail without any visual sign too, so dont just judge by looks
caps have a finite life and will deteriorate over time with use as well

If you haven't recapped before, suggest you read the FAQ's on "how to"
Practice on junk pcb's first

FAQ's section

check the "badcaps thread" and if they have got crap caps replace them with good quality low ESR ones
The Bad Capacitor FAQ

Wiilawake did a good job on this

Other wise you will only end doing it again, sooner (probably) then later.

I guess at the end of the day, how much is it worth to you for reliable operation
of the MB
(barring other issues of course)

Welcome cplca

Cheers