How many caps should i replace.

[gastorgrab]

Re: How many caps should i replace.

Now i'm starting to get pissed off.



My reciept looks like this:




But the webpage looks like this:

http://www.computekinc.us/prod01.htm



Which makes it look like i just ordered the wrong part.

But!.......if you click on that button you are taken to a page with a different description than "Motherboard Capacitor".





Question: Can i complain to PayPal since the transaction was through them? Should i inform PayPal before i complain to Computek, so they can't change the web page before PayPal can verify the complaint?
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[willawake]

Re: How many caps should i replace.

i would take it up with the vendor first, then paypal next if no luck

[gastorgrab]

Re: How many caps should i replace.

Message sent;




We'll see what happens.
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[comprehensive_computing]

Re: How many caps should i replace.

I was just wondering about how and whether this has been resolved. I have done business with Computek, Inc. a few times myself. Thanks.

[gastorgrab]

Re: How many caps should i replace.

I've had no reply from that email...............so far.
It's not like i'm required to buy from them anymore though.


Be careful with CompuTek! You now know what to look for.
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[gastorgrab]

Re: How many caps should i replace.

There!

Now its fixed! (i think)





All thats left is to put the board back and power it up.

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2200uF, 16v, Samxon caps are from TopCat.
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[gastorgrab]

Re: How many caps should i replace.

AAaaaaaaaannnnnnnnddddd....we're up and running.



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I'll leave it running for a few hours to make sure that nothing goes wrong.
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[gastorgrab]

Re: How many caps should i replace.

Jeez! The butane to refill my PyroPen was across the room so i reached for my 35W Weller Iron instead. What a pain in the ass!

It wouldn't heat up the joint at all.


I do think that my PyroPen gets things a little too hot. If the solder joint isn't attempted within 1 minute the tip becomes oxidized and won't conduct heat very well.

I should really look for a 60W iron.

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Maybe this is OK? (Weller W60P-3)
http://www.alliedelec.com/Search/Pro...0B3002B1F617F#
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[gastorgrab]

Re: How many caps should i replace.

OK, the W60P3 arrived from the link i posted, and i've had a chance to play around with it a bit. I think the heat range closely matches my expectations but the tip it shipped with is a fine pencil point tip.

That wouldn't have been my choice for an ideal tip.

I think i'll order a 1/8 to 3/16 inch screwdirver tip before i try it on a motherboard.
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