[mdlug] [Fwd: Re: bios battery]

[Mike]

Garry Stahl wrote:
> Raymond McLaughlin wrote:
>
>> If you can open the case, examine all the electrolytic capacitors for
>> bulges, crusty brown patches or other signs of leaks.
>>
>
> I have it out of the case.  Ayup.  Four big caps next to the CPU with
> said crusty brown spots on the top.  Is this a repairable issue or am I
> out a mobo?
>
> In case the attach gets ditched.
> http://phoenixinn.iwarp.com/SS_Modeler/caps.jpg
>
>
>
> --
> Garry  AKA  --Phoenix--  Rising above the Flames.

It depends on how good you are with the solder gun ;-).  I've read stories
on the 'net about people replacing bad caps on their mobos, but I know
with my solder skills, I would fail horribly.