Re: Installing new caps on a HP motherboard
A while ago I had IBM Netvista P4 8309-16A series computer and for some reason they used all 1500uf 6.3V Panasonic FJ around the CPU.
At that time i didn't know how what solder flux was and I had to sell the system because I thought I screwed up the recapping process.....
There was a bulging and leaking GSC 3300uf 6.3V LE series cap right in the middle if the motherboard. IIRC the VRM input caps were GSC LE 1500uf 16V and they were all fine and still in good condition when I sold my PC.... I guess after a year, everything might be different for the new owner....
I also told the new owner about the cap repair and to be aware of the other caps.... but I haven't seen him come back here since, so I guess the remaining GSC caps may still be OK....
Well from that point on I learnt that it was just solder flux and it just had to be cleaned with flux-off. That was a good computer I sold.... one that I regret selling too.... oh well.... at least i learnt something.
Only thing I worry about when if I use 1800uf 6.3V caps is the Rubycon MBZ 1500uf 6.3V cap, I don't want it to go BOOM! because of the higher uf rates around it....
Also I don't want to risk blowing up my motherboard.
Thanks.
Originally posted by starfury1
At that time i didn't know how what solder flux was and I had to sell the system because I thought I screwed up the recapping process.....
There was a bulging and leaking GSC 3300uf 6.3V LE series cap right in the middle if the motherboard. IIRC the VRM input caps were GSC LE 1500uf 16V and they were all fine and still in good condition when I sold my PC.... I guess after a year, everything might be different for the new owner....
I also told the new owner about the cap repair and to be aware of the other caps.... but I haven't seen him come back here since, so I guess the remaining GSC caps may still be OK....
Well from that point on I learnt that it was just solder flux and it just had to be cleaned with flux-off. That was a good computer I sold.... one that I regret selling too.... oh well.... at least i learnt something.
Originally posted by starfury1
Also I don't want to risk blowing up my motherboard.
Thanks.
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