Re: [Hampshire] Motherboard problems?

On Thursday 16 September 2010 13:05:56 Vic wrote:
> > Any suggestions as to what to do gratefully received!
>
> Such problems are often indicative of power supply issues - either a
> failing supply, or boiled smoothing caps.
>
> If you can get at the board, have a look at the capacitors -
> cylinder-shaped things with an aluminium top. The top will be scored in an
> "X" shape.

Will make a point of doing so - but the owner is out at the moment.

> These tops should be flat. If they are at all domed, the capacitor has
> failed. They can be replaced - but for a board of that vintage, you're
> probably better off just replacing it.
>
> I have some spare motherboards that would do the job fine - but I haven't
> tested them yet. If they work, you'd be welcome to one.

Thanks, Vic :-))

Lisi