Having just fixed my dead VCR/DVD combo by replacing the two power capacitors, my wife has a PC that has started to switch off (not a proper shut down) as soon as some demand is called for, like when windows loads.
Having spent some time swapping power supplies, checking RAM, Virus scans, alternate hard drives etc. I decided that the motherboard is dieing.
I was just about to order some new gear when I thought I would remove it for one last very close inspection. LOL there they were, a row of five swelling capacitors all the same value (6.3V 3300uF).
Making sure I follow the good advice picked up in Audio/Visual about selection etc I have got replacements on order and digging out the soldering iron again. Here's to hoping that is all the problem is!
Having spent some time swapping power supplies, checking RAM, Virus scans, alternate hard drives etc. I decided that the motherboard is dieing.
I was just about to order some new gear when I thought I would remove it for one last very close inspection. LOL there they were, a row of five swelling capacitors all the same value (6.3V 3300uF).
Making sure I follow the good advice picked up in Audio/Visual about selection etc I have got replacements on order and digging out the soldering iron again. Here's to hoping that is all the problem is!