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.
>
> 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.
>

Paul has now also offered - but is less sure that he has one. Might I take up
your offer in the first instance?

I'll check out the capacitors and get back to you. (They are ten miles away
in the ownership of someone who has recently retired, so is never at home.
So it might take a day or two.)

Lisi