I removed this one on the board. C178. I think it is 100uF/16V. So I don't have SMD capacitor. Will a normal Electrolytic Capacitor work here if I am able to find a one? I think this is in fan circuit. Please confirm....

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Sorry for the delay in checking, was out of town. So I injected power but I don't see anything getting hot. Any other way of finding the short?

Unfortunately I don't have thermal camera, but I can get a lab PSU and use 91% IPA, will that work?

So in continuity check mode, it is beeping. So this resistor is grounded. 00.4 value coming when checking resistance mode set at 200.

Hi All, I have a 9th Gen Dell Optiplex micro PC motherboard which doesn't power on. When I connect the motherboard with power adapter, it goes into safe mode and turns off. So from info I have gathered online, it looks like there is a short circuit on the motherboard. So can you guys help me with figuring out the issue?

I am new to electronics repair, so my queries could be naive but I am ready to learn.

So I have a multimeter and a solder with me. But I can try to get a variable voltage power supply with a thermal camera as well. From what I seen online, best way is...