> Can those faulty low ESR capacitors be replaced
> by normal capacitors with exactly the same ratings?

If they have the same rating, then what is the distinction between low ESR
and "normal"?  However you try to slice it, ESR and ripple current are
important ratings for a switching power supply capacitor.


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