I found a Jetway (MachSpeed) PM880DMS P4 motherboard in the garage that I had used for years and cast aside about 4 years ago. I hooked it to a spare PSU, loaded win 7, and it fired right up! I noticed a bad Evercon 6.3 v 1500 uf 10 x 20. (See photos). There is a mix of 105 degree and 125 degree Evercon (I know, lousy brand to begin with…) on this board, so maybe 2 or 3 different series. Despite usage and age, there appears to be only the one obviously bad cap, so I will replace it for grins and use this board in the workshop. I can't find any specs on this cap though; can anyone identify the cap series from the photo? Looks like there is an ME in a square, along with a date code and “125 deg”
Not being a motherboard designer, does anyone have ideas on what function this cap is likely to serve, given its location on the board? I have a MBZ 6.3 v 1500 uf so I could use it, unless that much of an upgrade in ESR will cause problems in this position on the board.
Not being a motherboard designer, does anyone have ideas on what function this cap is likely to serve, given its location on the board? I have a MBZ 6.3 v 1500 uf so I could use it, unless that much of an upgrade in ESR will cause problems in this position on the board.