Motherboard capacitors

[johnlui]

Hi Everyone,

I was installing my CPU into the motherboard, and accidently hitting the capacitors (didn't come off, but like a 1mm movement to the left) around the CPU bracket. Should I be worried that it might die or not last as long even though it boots up fine?

Your help is very much appreciated.


Cheers,

Johnny.

[Wiggo]

Ya really shouldn't do things like that but they can be moved a little bit anyway as they stand on 2 short wire legs though I hope that ya didn't damage the casin', if ya didn't then things should be ok.

[johnlui]

Also, do you have any idea how long capacitors last? Will it ever die?

[Wiggo]

They usually last longer than your use of the board will but faulty batches arn't unknown.

[Black Rain]

Capacitors rarely die, but you can replace if you have the skill/guts to solder them on if they do. BTW they normally go a bit dodgy ('poping up' instead of flat) on the top if they do clag themselves.