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  • Xtremepayne
    New Member
    • Jul 2011
    • 6

    #1

    Need Help, First time Ordering a Cap for a PSU for a Computer

    A freind at work recently had a PSU go on her and Best Buy replaced it with a new one. I asked her for the old supply to see if I could fix it. I found a bad capacitor in it. I have since got it removed and here is the all the information off the side of it
    Teapo 2200uf 10v sj105c 04/08 T3

    I have never ordered a capacitor but I have been reading here about making sure to order low ESR Capacitors.

    The Power Supply is a Bestec ATX0300D5WC Rev. A

    I am repairing for the experience of it as I have never repaired a PSU before. What I am looking for help on is how to order thru Digi-Key, its kinda confusing. I wanted to learn because from what I have read here I get better quality if I order online.
    I await your wisdom.
  • PCBONEZ
    Grumpy Old Fart
    • Aug 2005
    • 10661
    • USA

    #2
    Re: Need Help, First time Ordering a Cap for a PSU for a Computer

    I know it often runs together but the SJ isn't supposed be part of the 105C.

    That is a Teapo SJ series but it's not likely the only cap that's on it's way out.

    ESR = .021 ohms [Want the same or a little less. - Without going nuts.]
    Ripple = 2360 mA [Want the same or more. - Can go nuts.]
    13x20mm

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    Standard Procedure:
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    List the caps.
    Include - Make / Series / uF / Volts / Diameter / Approximate Length
    From that I/we/you can find the Ripple and ESR specs.
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    While you are at it make a map of the PCB and mark where all the caps are including their polarity. [Cap Map]
    It will come in handy later when you forget what came from where or which side of some cap was negative.
    On PSU's it's easier if you draw it life-size.

    - Tip -
    Lacking a tiny inspection mirror. [Which are near impossible to find small enough.]
    ... For those buggers you can't read the back of take a butter, steak, or exacto knife and polish the 2" of blade nearest the tip up all nice and pretty with some gritty toothpaste. Then use it for a mirror.

    A small flashlight helps too.
    And an artist paint brush [or cue-tips sometimes] to wipe dust off the markings.
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    • PCBONEZ
      Grumpy Old Fart
      • Aug 2005
      • 10661
      • USA

      #3
      Re: Need Help, First time Ordering a Cap for a PSU for a Computer

      When you search at digikey, once you are at the caps search screen...

      Select:
      "In Stock"
      "+/-20%"
      "Radial, Can"
      And then using the "Ctrl" key select all the Operating Temps that end in 105C.
      - Then click "Apply Filters"
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      That will get rid of like 90% of the caps you don't want to look at.
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      - We should be more concerned about the Intellectual Climate.

      -
      Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.

      - Dr Seuss
      -
      You can teach a man to fish and feed him for life, but if he can't handle sushi you must also teach him to cook.
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