Re: Anyone know a source for caps in Ontario?

Thanks! I'll check them out.

Looking for a company in Ontario that stocks caps so I don't have to deal with shipping from the US. Anyone?

Re: Newb asks eye-rolling questions.



Very informative post, thanks!

So if I grab an average multimeter that does resistance, and capacitance to at least 5000uF and an ESR meter, I'm set....

Re: Newb asks eye-rolling questions.



So, can caps be tested on the board or do they have to be pulled? It seems to me that if I have already pulled the cap I'm going to be putting a new one on regardless....

So after doing the software and basic hardware side of computer repair for years, I figure it's high time I learn how to properly replace those 2-3 bad caps rather than throwing an otherwise good board in the garbage.

I'm in Canada and just ordered a Weller WES51 soldering station which should be here tuesday.

1) That leaves me with 2 questions. What is the best multimeter for doing motherboard repair priced between $40-75. I've seen a few that measure capacitance but their upper limit is 200-400uf (which makes them pretty much usesless, correct?)

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