When replacing caps on mobo

[sam67]

What do i need to remove from mobo when replacing with new caps..i know i need to remove ram,batt ..do i need to remove my cpu and heat sink or will they be ok left in place while i recap ..

Thanks.

[smittykoi]

Re: When replacing caps on mobo

Well if you got to remove your mobo from your pc, its not going to take much longer to remove eveything else, so i would remove them to be on the safe side

[sam67]

Re: When replacing caps on mobo

Can caps cause any issues if they are touching each other when space is tight ..

[etnietering]

Re: When replacing caps on mobo

No, it shouldn't be a problem for them to be touching. Ideally, they should be separated by at least a little bit, to improve airflow, but many motherboards are designed to have a whole line of them right up against one another. The plastic sleeves on them are insulating though, so you don't have to worry about them shorting anything out.

[sam67]

Re: When replacing caps on mobo

No, it shouldn't be a problem for them to be touching. Ideally, they should be separated by at least a little bit, to improve airflow, but many motherboards are designed to have a whole line of them right up against one another. The plastic sleeves on them are insulating though, so you don't have to worry about them shorting anything out.

Thanks just waiting for delivery then i can start my recap.