Gigabyte 8iG1000-G component Question.

[stevo1210]

Hello all,

I have a Gigabyte 8iG1000-G motherboard, on removal of the Front USB cable, i accidentally knocked a orange thing over, i don't know what it is, i think it's a MOV but i cant be sure. it was originally a little bent, but i accidentally bent it 45 degrees, then bent it back to its original position.

Do i need to replace the component? (board is still under warranty)
the computer still boots well, im not sure if ive broken the component or not.... they seem to use the same legs as caps, but the only fact is they bend in a U shape then into the board but it still has a quite firm hold onto the board.... Very firm hold actually.


Thank You

[Spacedye69]

Re: Gigabyte 8iG1000-G component Question.

Looks like a normal disk cap. I would see no reason for an MOV there(plus I think MOVs are blue). The legs are always bent like that.

[Spacedye69]

Re: Gigabyte 8iG1000-G component Question.

OOPS! I found some red also. They bend easily. If both legs are still connected, I would say its OK.

[ifrythings]

Re: Gigabyte 8iG1000-G component Question.

There actualy little self resetable fuses, like the green rectangle ones on some boards.

It's ok to bend them, just don't bend them too much or they'll break off.

[stevo1210]

Re: Gigabyte 8iG1000-G component Question.

yeah, they are green retangle things with small text like GBT on them and a few more words which i cant really see.