Dell Optiplex GX270

[Fulminated]

Doing some research and have found that the motherboards in these machines had issues with busted/swollen caps.

The issue is that the machine I'm having an issue with is a refurbished GX270. I'm not sure of the purchase date because that happened before I worked for this company. I've attached a picture. Take a look and tell me if that's a busted cap. If it is, I've got 4 or 5 of them just like this one on the board.

If so, is it possible to have the caps replaced? My solder-fu is weak, but we have a few folks who could do it.

http://picasaweb.google.com/caseya.benton/WorkPhotos#

 

[kirbyrj]

Looks like a busted leaky cap to me, although I don't see a lot of "bulge" on it.

You can have them replaced, or replace them yourself if you're so inclined.

http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/pcperipherals/0,39051168,39289727-2,00.htm

 

[Fulminated]

Thanks alot Kirbyrj.