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  • davethecrave
    New Member
    • Nov 2010
    • 2
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    SyncMaster 216BW CAPS

    My SyncMaster has some obviously bad caps (820 uf 25v, capXon) and I need to replace them. From what I hear this is a common problem for people with this monitor. What I want to know is where the best place to buy caps is (price and quality). ALso, if there are any tips that anyone knows that will help me, they would be greatly appreciated. This is my first time doing something like this (have to buy an iron and solder). I was thinking a good iron for the job would be 30-40w, but i have no clue on solder (lead-free vs. regular). So please, somebody with advice let me know what to do and precautions to take.

    Thanks for the time and help,
    -David
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    • De3rcr
      Senior Member
      • Apr 2010
      • 94
      #2
      Re: SyncMaster 216BW CAPS

      Originally posted by davethecrave
      What I want to know is where the best place to buy caps is (price and quality).-David
      This thread has a list of the caps most people recommend here.

      https://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2280

      Most people recommend Panasonic FM or FC
      Digikey is where I get mine, Mouser and Newark also(if in US).

      You can usually get replacement caps for about $10, using USPS as shipping method.
      Last edited by De3rcr; 01-26-2011, 09:23 PM.

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        • retiredcaps
          Badcaps Legend
          • Apr 2010
          • 9271
          #3
          Re: SyncMaster 216BW CAPS

          Originally posted by davethecrave
          This is my first time doing something like this (have to buy an iron and solder). I was thinking a good iron for the job would be 30-40w, but i have no clue on solder (lead-free vs. regular).
          1) Get a 40W iron and regular 60/40 solder.

          2) If you are in the USA, follow PlainBill's instructions on how to order Panasonic FM caps (use FC if FM is not in stock).

          https://www.badcaps.net/forum/showpo...33&postcount=2

          3) Replace ALL your caps except the main filter cap (the largest one lying on its side). Capacitors die from age, heat, and shoddy build quality. Capacitors DO NOT have to be visibly bloated in order to bad. They can be out of tolerance uF (a 1000uF measures 20uF) and/or have high ESR (ohm). A multimeter will be insufficient to test for ESR. For that you need an ESR tester which costs between $50 and $300.

          4) This site has an excellent written soldering tutorial. See

          https://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=485

          5) A good soldering video by Curious Inventor at

          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_NU2ruzyc4
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            • davethecrave
              New Member
              • Nov 2010
              • 2
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              Re: SyncMaster 216BW CAPS

              Thank you for your help. I will let you know how things went when the project is all said and done. I appreciate your patience and respect towards newbs like me.

              -David

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