Mailing List Archive
tlug.jp Mailing List tlug archive tlug Mailing List Archive
[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]Re: [tlug] Mo' bulged electrolytic capacitors and IndustrialEspionage
- Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 14:16:20 -0500
- From: Jim <jep200404@example.com>
- Subject: Re: [tlug] Mo' bulged electrolytic capacitors and IndustrialEspionage
- References: <1135503826.10827.55.camel@example.com>
Dave Gutteridge wrote: > However, after talking with the sales guy, the reason they were cheap > was because the "condensor" was faulty. This is a _very_ well known problem involving multiple capacitor suppliers to multiple motherboard manufacturers to multiple PC makers including some big brand names. Here's where to begin your research: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=site%3Acolug.net+capacitors Lyle H Saxon wrote: > As for repairing computers - keep in mind that the circuit boards are > not made by human hands any more, and not being made by humans, they > are not easily repaired by humans. Speak for yourself. I have repaired about half a dozen motherboards with bad capacitors. > So... if manufacture[r]s don't do it, then you could wonder if > it's a good idea to spend your own time on it. Ahhh, the price of ignorance. Which is quicker, repairing a dead motherboard or buying and installing a new one (especially if it has some wierd features)? It is not a rhetorical issue. I can replace the caps in less time than it takes to buy a new motherboard. Whether or not it is better or not to replace or repair a dead motherboard involves several issues. Availibility of _appropriate_ replacements is an issue. Availibility of tools and replacement parts and the skill to use them are issues. The need for durability is an issue. Whether or not the replacement motherboard suffers the same problem is an issue. YMMV. Jim
- Follow-Ups:
- Re: [tlug] Mo' bulged electrolytic capacitors and Industrial Espionage
- From: Lyle H Saxon
- References:
- [tlug] Buy a computer with a potentially faulty condensor?
- From: Dave Gutteridge
Home | Main Index | Thread Index
- Prev by Date: Re: [tlug] Re: Ubuntu v5.10
- Next by Date: Re: [tlug] NIC Non-Detection on Smoothie Box
- Previous by thread: Re: [tlug] Buy a computer with a potentially faulty condensor?
- Next by thread: Re: [tlug] Mo' bulged electrolytic capacitors and Industrial Espionage
- Index(es):
Home Page Mailing List Linux and Japan TLUG Members Links