I'm looking to purchase some 6.3V 2200uf capacitors for PC motherboard repairs. I can't find them at any local electronic stores in the Houston, TX area, so I'm getting ready to order them online (and some
What brand and supplier do you recommend? I've registered with Digi-Key Corp. and was considering ordering Panasonic caps from them, but first I'd appreciate your suggestions. Maybe stop me from ordering the wrong brand, etc.
Thanks! John
John -
Panasonic was the brand that I used last year to repair a bad Abit motherboard (HP computer). Look very carefully at the DigiKey web pages and you will find different lead spacing for the same value of electrolytic capacitor -- spend a bit of time and get those measurements right -- for ease of installation on motherboard.
Although I have a Pace MBT series for soldering and desoldering -- a fine sewing needle and desoldering wick also were helpful in removing the old capacitors and clearing the holes in these multi-layer motherboards.
IF you do not have one -- get a magnifying lamp -- for better vision.
gb
It doesnt matter what brand it is, as long as you stay away from reject stuff.
It might be helpful to know just where in circuit these are, as you may need low ESR caps for some locations, such as switching regulator outputs.
NT
Panasonic are certainly pretty good.
More important for a PC mobo is that you get a low ESR type designed for high frequency use.
Graham
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