Also note the burn in the power connector socket. Even the powersupply is
questionable now.

I just repaired one that had 6 plus caps going bad. Had not failed but caps
were domed.

Took 2 plus hours, had to use a 100 watt iron to desolder some of the caps
as there were heavy ground planes inside the board.

Not worth the work if you have to order the caps (and they are special hi
temp / low ESR) and the board is dead.

Seen many of these, fixed more than a few, some just for the challange.

Hugh
Computer Repair center owner / head tech.


"Rikard Bosnjakovic" wrote in message
...
I have a motherboard with a slightly "roasted" coil that I'm interested in
knowing if it is possible to replace and make the board work again.

Have a look at these two images:

http://www.meradan.se/albums/album45/IMG_2210.sized.jpg (component side)
http://www.meradan.se/albums/album45/IMG_2211.sized.jpg (solder side)

I know it is difficult to give a clear opinion only by looking, but what
would be your guess? Could it be only the coil that's toasted, or could it
be any more components? If the latter, how can I find out if that's the
case?


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Rikard Bosnjakovic | Code chef - will cook for food
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