Re: Netgear WNDR3700 Whining Sound

Well, I recapped the router, but it's still making the same noise. I tested the voltage on the power supply. Got a reading of 12.30V plugged into just the outlet and 12.25V after plugging into the router.

The noise on mine seems to be coming from the same place as in picture two of the original poster. The [COLOR="Green"]green[/COLOR] circle.



Any thoughts or ideas on what to look for next or is this a lost cause at this point?Re: Netgear WNDR3700 Whining Sound

Well, I recapped...

Re: Netgear WNDR3700 Whining Sound

In the 1st attached picture, those in the red box, they're the inductors? The one that looks visually "off" is the one circled in yellow.

The rest of the attached pictures are close-ups....

Re: Netgear WNDR3700 Whining Sound

Hi All, I know this is an old thread but it's relevant in my case since my WNDR3800 just started to whine last week with "radio death" as a bonus.

The electrolytic caps are on order and I'll be replacing them all just to be sure. Outside of that, I noticed one of the three components (2nd picture, there are two right in line below the cap by the power switch and one to the left) is kind of bulging at the top. But I don't know if this is also a capacitor of another type or another component altogether. What is it and should...