Need help identifying some caps
Jun 4, 2010 at 5:46 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 6

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Hey all. Recently three capacitors blew out on my video card at home. It doesn't look like there's any other damage, so I was thinking I would try just replacing the busted caps. If it doesn't work, I'm only out a few bucks. I'd rather try to repair the card instead of buying a new one since my family uses that computer and they don't really need a new card. I'm out of warranty too so the company won't repair it.
 
Here are some pictures
 


 
 
My guess is that they are 1500 uF and 1000uF respectively and 6.3V. I can't tell the type of cap they are though, if they're ceramic or film or whatever other kinds there are.
 
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
 
Jun 5, 2010 at 12:00 AM Post #4 of 6
The dimensions of the larger one (1500) are 12mm tall, 9.5mm wide, with 5mm lead spacing.
The smaller one (1000) is 11mm tall, 8mm wide, with 4mm lead spacing.
 
I appreciate the help and I'll take a closer look at the links you guys have posted.
 
Jun 5, 2010 at 3:32 AM Post #5 of 6
The Nichicon caps Mister X linked to should be fine for the job. The values are correct (1500uf 6.3V and 1000uf 6.3V).
 
Peete.
 
 
Jun 5, 2010 at 11:51 AM Post #6 of 6
I went ahead and ordered these ones;
 
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=565-3229-ND
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=565-1630-ND
 
I did a search on the first one MisterX posted because it didn't have a picture, and I found the datasheet which said it was SMD instead of through-hole which is how it is on the video card.
 
The ones I found look like they will work though, and beyond the the SMD/TH thing they have the same specs and are made of the same stuff.
 
Thanks again for the help everyone
 

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