Re: [Staffslug] Electronic components

Can anybody tell me what to look for regarding blown components on a motherboard? I've been given an old Pentium III board (socket 370) which I would love to use in place of another one. The trouble is it will not boot. In fact all that happens is that the fan spins for the CPU. There are no obvious burn marks anywhere and no obvious areas where components have been damaged.... Apart from 3 capacitors. They are standard looking electrolytics. All the rest look, well, good...tops are flat and clean. These 3 however are lsightly raised (as if they have been blown up inside) and have a slight crusty residue on them on the top. Hence I'm assuming these are the faulty bits. Would I be right? I have unsoldered one of the caps and have found it has a value of 1500uf 6.3v and is rated at 105degrees. Is there anywhere local (South Staffordshire area) that I might be able to get some of these? >From a net search they appear to be very cheap (pence). -- ============================================== I am only human, please forgive me if I make a mistake it is not deliberate. ============================================== Xmas may be over but, PLEASE DON'T drink and drive you'll make it to the next one that way. Kevan Farmer Linux user #373362 Cheslyn Hay Staffordshire WS6 7HR _______________________________________________ Staffslug mailing list Staffslug(a)staffslug.org.uk http://www.staffslug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/staffslug