Interesting, when my ABIT KT7A-RAID blew up (13 JPCON 2200uF 6.3V leaking
caps) I found two of the power diodes (presumably in the proccessor core
voltage regulator circuit) to be soldered incorrectly and not making
contact with the pads. I just assumed that caused the caps to burst. Maybe
they weren't related?

I just replaced the whole MB, I keep it on a shelf to remind me that paying
more doesn't neccesarily mean you get better product.

-Denny


> I had a similar problem, 5 burst caps on an MSI motherboard also. This
time
> 2700uF, 6.3v types. I ordered replacements at $4 (AUD) apiece from
farnell
> and the PC has been rock solid stable ever since.
>
> >
> > At 09:35 AM 2/17/2004 +0800, you wrote:
> > >Hi there,
> > >
> > >      I have just opened my casing and found leaking caps on my mobo.
So
> > >it is time
> > >for me to look for quality capacitors like Nichicon or Nippon for my
> > >mobo. Do you know
> > >where I can get quality caps in *Malaysia* or nearby countries? FYI,
my
> > >mobo is from MSI.
> > >The chipset is 815 PT........ I blame the caps!
> >
> > Can't help you with Malaysian sources (there must be some hobby shops
> > in KL? ) but this is no doubt a result of the infamous counterfeit
> > electrolyte scandal.. the formula for electrolytic cap electrolyte was
> > stolen and copied, but the formula didn't include some vital additives-
> > ones that in low-Z caps stabilize them. You can get replacements from
> > Digikey in the US.
> >
> > Actually, I'm just about to order 10 pieces for a Soyo motherboard
> > that blew up (2 of them burst- "Wendell" brand) 1000uF/6.3V. If you
> > want to send me some $ to cover the cost I'll order some extras and
> > throw them in the mail to you.
> >
> > http://ca.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?KeywordSearch
> >
> > Panasonic 1000uF/6.3V
> >
> > Best regards,
> >
> > Spehro Pefhany --"it's the network..."            "The Journey is the
> > reward"
> > speff@interlog.com             Info for manufacturers:
> > http://www.trexon.com
> > Embedded software/hardware/analog  Info for designers:
> > http://www.speff.com
> >

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