Overhauling my PC

[jamena]

Looks like a surface-mount resistor. Picture is a bit blurry!

if you can't / don't-want-to RMA it you could try find out what resistor/component went in there and solder on a new one - best to find a friend who works somewhere likely that stock a range of surface-mount components, otherwise I'm sure a boxful could be bought from somewhere like maplins or rs. They're a pita to mount and it'd be messy, and void most definitely void any warranty but it could be worth a shot if you cannot RMA it or have the RMA refused.

Are you sure something did break off? often there are unused mount points on motherboards and other PCBs which are left there for testing or optional components etc etc.

good luck!

 

[Thanh55]

The problem is I lost that resistor, I have no idea about resistor/component and I have no friends works in this wonderful IT/Computer world.

I did broke it when I install my home made water block on that board (AB9 QuadGT).

I try to take another pic of it so hope you guys can see it clearly.

The resistor I did break in the red cycle.

 

[jamena]

You really need someone in the electronics side (assembly line or hobbyist pcb-maker would be perfect! -university postgrads could find a friendly technician)

Looks like some sort of surface mount capacitor now (not resistor) - the number next to it reads C...something? Unfortunately unless you can find out what value cap it needs it's pretty hard to try and do any replacing. The manufacturer might tell you but they might not. The numbering Cxxx will tell them which cap it is that's missing or that "fell-off-without-much-provocation" but you'd still need to find a soldering iron and a very steady hand (if you do do it practice first somehow).

The "fut" you mentioned is the scary bit though. I would have guessed there would be an electrolytic capcitor somewhere that has vented (the top metal bit would be bulged outwards and probably ruptured rather than flat. Other components can die without any real signs of burning - has to be a pretty spectacular bang to do that

I'd try for the RMA if you think the cap was poorly mounted and just sort of fell off (etc) when the board was clicked into place or something. If they refuse the RMA you end up paying postage I guess. Then you could attempt a repair but honestly I'd be doubtful of diy success. Worth a go if all other avenues are closed yes but don't be surprised if it doesn't help

edit: maybe someone else on here can help? Or has the same board and can see any markings on the component in question that might indicate its value?

 

[Thanh55]

The number is C51, It was my fault so I don't think RMA will work.

 

[Ham]

The number is C51, It was my fault so I don't think RMA will work.

Your too honest then . Just put everything back as it was and say its not working. If they say anything take the 'whats a resistor' route and maybe get a litttle shirty.

 

[Thanh55]

I got the nwew board today and new gfx so I will start my project this weekend, I hope the weather good otherwise have to wait. And I'm not good in my English so if anyone can help me for my new pc name PLEASE. I intend to call it is "Conquest PC", how does it sound like?

 

[Thanh55]

What is the 4pin molex on the board for? Do I need to connect the molex from PSU to it? Thanks for help.

 

[Nagaru]

The problem is I lost that resistor, I have no idea about resistor/component and I have no friends works in this wonderful IT/Computer world.

I did broke it when I install my home made water block on that board (AB9 QuadGT).

I try to take another pic of it so hope you guys can see it clearly.

The resistor I did break in the red cycle.

I am not sure if this is of any help, as you seem to have sorted your problem out, but it would appear that those capacitors are on the input of the FETs (Field Effect Transistor). It would appear that their are 10 caps, 2 per FET. If you have given up on the board it might be worth it to unsolder one of the other 10 measure its value and solder a new one of the same value in where the one came off. Feel free to contact me if you want more help. Just to say it I might be wrong and it could be connected completely differently from how it appears.

 

[Thanh55]

 am not sure if this is of any help, as you seem to have sorted your problem out, but it would appear that those capacitors are on the input of the FETs (Field Effect Transistor). It would appear that their are 10 caps, 2 per FET. If you have given up on the board it might be worth it to unsolder one of the other 10 measure its value and solder a new one of the same value in where the one came off. Feel free to contact me if you want more help. Just to say it I might be wrong and it could be connected completely differently from how it appears.

Thanks for your answer Nagaru, my board it still not sort it out yet, but what kind of capacitors I should buy and sold it back? Where I can find it? I have no clue about electric like that so very hard for me.

 

[PV5150]

What is the 4pin molex on the board for? Do I need to connect the molex from PSU to it? Thanks for help.

Yes it's a 4-pin ATX connector. It provides an auxiliary power source for devices added on PCI Express slots.

 

[Toxcity]

Well this is a stunning rig.

And I thikn you should RMA it and pretend you know nothing about advanced electronics.

 

[Thanh55]

Thanks for your help PV5150, Toxcity. But another thing is anyone know how to make a DOS boot CD? Because the flash BIOS file it's too big for a 1.4 FDD and my board doesn't have option boot from USB flash drive. Thanks for your help.

 

[Thanh55]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thanh55

What is the 4pin molex on the board for? Do I need to connect the molex from PSU to it? Thanks for help.

Yes it's a 4-pin ATX connector. It provides an auxiliary power source for devices added on PCI Express slots.

Thanks for that, my PSU have on molex but it only have 2 wires in there and its said "for M/B only", is that the one I should connect to or the normal molex 4-pin with 4 wires on it?

 

[jamena]

Thanks for your help PV5150, Toxcity. But another thing is anyone know how to make a DOS boot CD? Because the flash BIOS file it's too big for a 1.4 FDD and my board doesn't have option boot from USB flash drive. Thanks for your help.

have a look at this thread:

http://forum.overclock3d.net/showthread.php?t=10758

I found this page very useful: http://www.nu2.nu/bootcd/

The "cleanboot" thing didn't work for me but the "single boot image" one did.

http://www.nu2.nu/bootcd/#cdromsi

all worked smoothly. 2.88Mb disk emulation

there's also something about a flash drive booter in that thread

http://forum.overclock3d.net/showthread.php?t=10758

Dunno if it'll help you?

 

[Thanh55]

Thanks for help jamena, it abit complicated but I hope it work. Here some final pics of my rig. Like I said above could anyone help me name my rig.

 

[robump]

Are those skarkoon fans quiet, i am about to get three for my radiator, thinking i am going to get the 2000's

What are yours?

Rob

 

[Thanh55]

Yes it's Skarkoon but it's 1000 not 2000 series.

 

[robump]

Are they quiet?

 

[Thanh55]

very very quiet I could say. Fab fan, get it mate.

 

[robump]

Im goingt o go for the 200's then turn them down at night with a fan controller.

Rob