I have practiced removing caps on old MB's and I find it not so easy.
I like this idea a lot and will give it a try.
Thanks for the suggestion.


"William Sommerwerck" wrote in message
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On closer inspection, I do see a bulging cap near the
CMOS. Runs very hot to the touch, so highly suspect.
Not sure if I can replace.

Surround the area with absorbent material, then crush the capacitor. You
shold be able to tack-solder a replacement to the protruding leads.