Re: Coil beyond repair?

"kip" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx> writes:

> Looking at that 1st Jpg it looks like all those filter caps needs changing
> they are swollen.

Replace the mainboard. Not worth the time and agony.

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> kip
> "Rikard Bosnjakovic" <bos@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:8108f.149218$dP1.507157@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >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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