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  • Mark
    New Member
    • Feb 2007
    • 2
    #1

    Stupid novice question about capacitors

    Hi there,

    I just bought a new PCI USB 2.0 card and after examining it, it looks like
    the outer sheath (plastic wrapper?) on one of the capacitors has a tiny
    hole in it, exposing a little of the metal underneath. Is this something I
    should be concerned about (should I return the card?), or is it just a
    cosmetic issue?

    Thanks!
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    • willawake
      Super Modulator
      • Nov 2003
      • 8457
      • Greece
      #2
      Re: Stupid novice question about capacitors

      plastic wrapper is cosmetic yes
      capacitor lab yachtmati techmati

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        • Mark
          New Member
          • Feb 2007
          • 2
          #3
          Re: Stupid novice question about capacitors

          That's great news, I was worried that it might affect insulation or something.
          Thanks for your help!

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