Fix your motherboard for $15
Feeling adventurous? Well, not the outdoor-lets-go-to-parts-unknown adventurous, i meant something else. You see, it happens. PC Motherboards sometimes just conk out on you and you don’t have the time nor the money to buy a new one. Here’s one cheap but delicate solution: FIX IT YOURSELF.
Electrolytic capacitors on numerous semiconductor products such as motherboards or graphics cards can oftentimes cause strange behavior of your computer if they fail. But what can you do if malfunctioning motherboard capacitors are the reason for trouble with your computer? During the product’s warranty period your first step typically is a visit at your retailer, where it should be replaced. In case you have to exchange your faulty motherboard with a new one, you may also need to get new main memory as well as a new processor. But there is a considerably less expensive solution if you don’t walk on two left feet: You can definitely exchange electrolytic capacitors yourself. We will show you how to revive your motherboard or graphics card with the right tools and for very little money.
Disclaimer: TDPC is in no way responsible for any damage: mechanical, accidental, electrical, human or otherwise if you do attempt to fix your motherboard yourself. I suggest you buy a new one if you’re not comfortable tinkering with capacitors and other related items.
Thanks to Tomshardware for the original article.
