Could this be very useful to identify CPU killer boards?

[lucky13]

Found this item:

Intel Socket 775 Motherboard Easy Testing Tool

I think it can be used in place a real CPU and power up the motherboard with this device.

Anyone tried? Anyone think it is useful?

[Krankshaft]

Re: Could this be very useful to identify CPU killer boards?

I was real pissed when DS discontinued the kits but when Anatek started making the ESR meter and a year later the Ring tester I scooped both of them up quick.

The ring tester is good for testing lcd inverter transformers.

[lucky13]

Re: Could this be very useful to identify CPU killer boards?

I was real pissed when DS discontinued the kits but when Anatek started making the ESR meter and a year later the Ring tester I scooped both of them up quick.

The ring tester is good for testing lcd inverter transformers.

[KeriJane]

Re: Could this be very useful to identify CPU killer boards?

Hi Lucky

That looks like a useful little gadget to me.
Certainly better than risking a CPU in a suspect board.

Especially if a board got Bestec'd and melted down the SB.

Looks like it might be worth it to me, especially if you do a lot of S775.

Have Fun,
Keri

[Wizard]

Re: Could this be very useful to identify CPU killer boards?

Ring tester rings the transformer or a coil across a cap with a pulse and the micro counts the number of rings in ringing waveform at each transition of square waveform. If enough ringing it is good, like a good bell that rings clear and long. A bad shorted transformer "clunks" like a cracked bell and presents a "SHORT" load to the transistor and blow or shut down.

Cheers, Wizard

[lucky13]

Re: Could this be very useful to identify CPU killer boards?

Ring tester rings the transformer or a coil across a cap with a pulse and the micro counts the number of rings in ringing waveform at each transition of square waveform. If enough ringing it is good, like a good bell that rings clear and long. A bad shorted transformer "clunks" like a cracked bell and presents a "SHORT" load to the transistor and blow or shut down.

Cheers, Wizard

Oh, I Googled "Ring Tester" and found out what Krankshaft was talking about. That appears to be another interesting tester from Anatek.

Blue Ring Tester

OTOH, I was only asking about this simple little tool that perhaps can pinpoint a shorted VRM so one would not put in a good CPU and risk killing it.

Anyways, I ordered one and shall see how useful it is....

[KeriJane]

Re: Could this be very useful to identify CPU killer boards?

Thank you for looking into Ring Testers Lucky.

I think maybe I'm going to order that Blue Ring tester.
Having known that a resistance test is seldom useful I wondered how one could accurately test a coil.


Thanx again,
Keri

[lucky13]

Re: Could this be very useful to identify CPU killer boards?

Wait....

I confused you all....

I did not order the ring tester.

I ordered that Socket 775 tester.

[Bob Parker]

Re: Could this be very useful to identify CPU killer boards?

It wasn't you who caused the confusion. Please let us all know how the Socket 775 tester works out.

[initd]

Re: Could this be very useful to identify CPU killer boards?

hey, do you guys know if this
http://www.teknetelectronics.com/Sea...983&pDo=DETAIL
will work for that

[Wizard]

Re: Could this be very useful to identify CPU killer boards?

No wrong application. This is to test isolation on a test item (hence the HI-POT stickers on parts) and cables, wires, etc.

Cheers, Wizard

[Krankshaft]

Re: Could this be very useful to identify CPU killer boards?

It wasn't you who caused the confusion. Please let us all know how the Socket 775 tester works out.

Dang I posted in the wrong thread again.

This is why I hate web browser tabbing .

[Bob Parker]

Re: Could this be very useful to identify CPU killer boards?

Dang I posted in the wrong thread again.

This is why I hate web browser tabbing .

Know what you mean.

I've still got some of the original Dick Smith ring tester kits here. If you're looking for one, kindly send me a private message and we'll work something out.