Image shows why I registered. It's one of several SMD caps in a Linux mips-based STB made by the defunct Portugese Opensat, branded AZBox, model ME, that is less than reliable in normal operation. It has several random bad behaviors that don't seem related to each other. Often the only way to clear the problem is to reboot the box. Using firmware from different sources or different versions doesn't have an apparent impact on behavior that isn't due to software differences.
I'm wondering if replacing those with conventional radials might make it more stable in operation. Their less than flat tops make me suspicious. 3 are 470 25v RVT as in the image. 2 are 220 25v RVT. 2 are 100 35v RVT. About 14 are smaller, probably too small for me to do anything with by myself even if I wanted to.
I've never replaced any SMDs before. Are they any more or less difficult to replace than radials? Any gotchas? Too difficult to do with a simple old 25W or 35W soldering iron?
I'm wondering if replacing those with conventional radials might make it more stable in operation. Their less than flat tops make me suspicious. 3 are 470 25v RVT as in the image. 2 are 220 25v RVT. 2 are 100 35v RVT. About 14 are smaller, probably too small for me to do anything with by myself even if I wanted to.
I've never replaced any SMDs before. Are they any more or less difficult to replace than radials? Any gotchas? Too difficult to do with a simple old 25W or 35W soldering iron?
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