Hi,

This is my first post so please educate me if I'm not specifying the capacitors correctly and if my pictures aren't the best quality. The main question I have is whether I should replace the (8) Rubicon 22uF 25V YK capacitors on my motherboard? These capacitor aren't bulging, but they are leaning. I haven't see any threads about the need to replace these capacitors; other than, that leaning capacitors should be replaced. See the attached pictures. More information about my computer is below.

I have a Dell Dimension 8400, Rev. A00, E210882, that doesn't boot. Hitting...

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I found list site looking for capacitors for my Dell Dimension 8400 and my Dell LCD 1907FPt. I've been using computers since the early 80's. I haven't done any real hardware repairs on computers, but I have replaced damages boards and other components. I have repaired home appliances.

My dad is an electronic technician and always wanted me to go into electronics. He did teach me a lot and I have used a soldering gun before. However, I went over to the "dark side" and became a mechanical...