Just wanted to say thanks to Topcat and the badcaps community. I started my account here a few months ago when I had an LCD to repair with some bad caps. The community came through with quick advice on replacement caps. Within a few days I had a new (to me) 19" LCD to compliment my existing 22".
Then, a few days ago my Gateway PC (ECS mobo) gave up the ghost as I sat here using it. I've been a computer geek since my age was in the single digits, but for me, repairs were always part swaps -- never component level.
With the knowledge I gained from this community, I confidently searched for the culprit(s), which ended up being two swollen OST caps. I ordered some replacements from badcaps.net, which arrived only a few short days later (even over the holiday!). I just finished the repair a couple hours ago, so I decided to fire up Prime95 and post this note...
Again, thanks!
Then, a few days ago my Gateway PC (ECS mobo) gave up the ghost as I sat here using it. I've been a computer geek since my age was in the single digits, but for me, repairs were always part swaps -- never component level.
With the knowledge I gained from this community, I confidently searched for the culprit(s), which ended up being two swollen OST caps. I ordered some replacements from badcaps.net, which arrived only a few short days later (even over the holiday!). I just finished the repair a couple hours ago, so I decided to fire up Prime95 and post this note...
Again, thanks!
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