This Neo4 is actually a replacement I got from MSI years ago, after the original failed due to bad caps. I used this replacement rarely in the last few years only to back up my main system.
Was noticing a problem for quite a while, if power had been removed (not plugged in) for a while, it would take 3 or 4 minutes before it would power up. I wasn't sure if the mb or power supply was the culprit. Once the Neo4 was up and running, I experienced no issues.
Well, I did a backup yesterday , but when I tried to boot up today, nothing. No fans or lights. I removed the power supply, (quite old) and tested it, and apparently all the voltages are good.
So.... I think the ye old caps have failed me. The 4 caps near the CPU do have bulging tops, I don't see any leakage.
Is there anything I'm overlooking or should try before giving up on this old beast.
Wondering also what it would cost and how difficult it would be to replace those 4 caps, assuming those are the only problem.
Was noticing a problem for quite a while, if power had been removed (not plugged in) for a while, it would take 3 or 4 minutes before it would power up. I wasn't sure if the mb or power supply was the culprit. Once the Neo4 was up and running, I experienced no issues.
Well, I did a backup yesterday , but when I tried to boot up today, nothing. No fans or lights. I removed the power supply, (quite old) and tested it, and apparently all the voltages are good.
So.... I think the ye old caps have failed me. The 4 caps near the CPU do have bulging tops, I don't see any leakage.
Is there anything I'm overlooking or should try before giving up on this old beast.
Wondering also what it would cost and how difficult it would be to replace those 4 caps, assuming those are the only problem.
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