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18th Sep 2007, 15:10
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hello my school have a TV statiuon called KTV (koda TV) and one one of the computers that i work on the graphics cards died or thats what the teachers think we have a rule that if any piece on hardware brakes and anyone want it the have to yell 'Dibs!!!!" and i did
the problem with the graphics card is that the capsater blew a little bit with a resolt of the screen flashing like a strobe light. i have heard that if you sotter the capaster shut that it will work then i dont have that mush info on the card the only thing i know is that it is a AGP card with a AVG and DVI ports on the back thank you |
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18th Sep 2007, 15:35
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You cannot solder a capacitor shut, you have to replace it.
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Capacitors are reasonably tough components so even replacing it may not help as something else has probably blown and taken the capacitor with it. My System: Glowbox
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19th Sep 2007, 11:06
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thank you i guess that myth is rong
how much in a capaster |
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#4
19th Sep 2007, 11:15
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How much what in a capacitor?
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19th Sep 2007, 11:17
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Capacitors are very cheap but you have to get the correct one.
You need to know its capacitance, its voltage, and its type. Its capacitance is printed on it - e.g. 330uf and so is its voltage -e.g. 16v. As for type, if its can shaped then its probably an electrolytic. As i said before, because they are reasonably tough components, replacing one may well not fix the problem. I will just add, i have spent 20+ years in the electronics industry so i know what im talking about. 
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20th Sep 2007, 11:33
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i am a 13 year old is who is looking for a cheep way to fix this graphics cards
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#7
20th Sep 2007, 12:25
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By all means try replacing the capacitor. I'm trying to warn you that it may not fix the problem is all.
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#8
20th Sep 2007, 17:39
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i really dont care if it does not fix it but it would be a good learning experence
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21st Sep 2007, 01:44
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well either way you got it for free, what card is it?
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#10
21st Sep 2007, 13:23
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i dont know right now but i will keep you updated
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