A capacitance tester, or they're oozing. I don't have one here, so I'll have to wait until work to check those. Right now, it's just an educated guess on two of them.
On 12/25/03 4:53 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > How do you tell if a capacitor is toast ? > > Whatever the case, let us know how it goes. > > Mad Dog >> Bah. >> >> I put the G4 thermal paste on the die of the G3, and made it thick enough to >> contact the heat pad inside the PowerBook's case. Installed it, it booted >> twice (locking up both times), and the proceeded to create a GLOD. I >> swapped the card out, booted, then back in; got it to boot one more time, >> again locking up during boot. >> >> The machine works fine with the stock 603e 180Mhz processor installed, but >> only give me a GLOD with the G3 installed now. I've done a simple >> continuity test of the components on the card, and it looks like 6-10 of the >> surface mount resistors and capacitors are toast. >> >> I'm sure I shorted it out during one of the installs. I'm not in the mood >> to do more extensive testing of the parts, or try to track down replacements >> right now. If I decide to attempt to actually repair the card, I'll let the >> list know how it goes. >> >> I should call up some of the old Newer Tech engineers that I know and see if >> they can repair the card. :D >> >> Thanks all, >> >> On 12/24/03 3:35 PM, "Chuck Kenney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> I just received a Newer Tech Nupowr G3 240 for the 2400c from another list >>> member (thanks!), and have a few questions. >>> >>> The card has a lot of thermal paste/grease on it as I received it. I know >>> that making a new layer is usually best for thermal transfer. Do I need to >>> apply thermal grease only on the G3 die itself, or across the entire block >>> it is in, as well? I'll be using the same stuff that Apple uses for the >>> G4s, if it makes a difference. >> >> -- >> Chuck Kenney >> http://kenneyc.freefallsoftware.com/ >> >> -- Chuck Kenney FreeFall Software http://www.freefallsoftware.com/ "you don't need more memory, you need minions" -- monkey++ about me needing a faster G4 ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
