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Posted by: 0xABE on 2019-09-02 09:17:53
Recapped my Q660AV with tantalums. Now no chime at startup (can hear a faint click or pop) and no HD found. I get video out, mouse works, but stuck on the grey startup screen with the disk and question mark. Anyone have an idea which cap(s) may be the culprit(s) before I go back and review them all?
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Posted by: Unknown_K on 2019-09-02 12:45:33
Did you make sure the black band on the Tantalums is Positive while on the original aluminum SMT the black is negative.
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Posted by: 0xABE on 2019-09-02 13:25:58
Yep. I have polarity correct.
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Posted by: AlpineRaven on 2019-09-02 15:00:26
Perhaps upload a photo for us to have a look of the board - might be able to help. Ive done 660av myself as well
Cheers
AP
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Posted by: 0xABE on 2019-09-26 16:52:21
I finally got some free time to go back and touch up some solder joints. Works great now! Thanks!
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Posted by: IIfx on 2019-09-26 22:46:03
I had the same thing happen recapping my 6100, just a single dry joint with minimal solder not actually making a solid connection.
always feels good when something broken comes back to life!
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Posted by: 0xABE on 2019-09-28 17:16:35
I think I was originally being too conservative with the heat setting on my iron. I turned it up, and applied the heat for a little longer than before to make sure the pads and leads both warmed up. Yep, it feels great to have a successful outcome.
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