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i bent a capacitator...but only slight...is it still ok?

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john_antonio   08-10-2008 at 11:43:15 PM

i bent a capacitator...but only slight...is it still ok?

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nukemaster   08-10-2008 at 11:57:06 PM
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Why did you bend it?

 

You should not bend then as that can damage them. There is still a good chance it is still alive. There is only one way to find out


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paq7512   08-11-2008 at 12:02:49 AM
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It should be fine as long as the points to the motherboard still have contacts.

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bobwya   08-11-2008 at 12:04:19 AM
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john_antonio wrote :

i bent a capacitator...but only slight...is it still ok?



If you mean "bent the leads" then probably
If you really "bent the capacitor" it is then totally f*****!!

Bending the leads can cause failure in the solder joints or metal fatigue which will cause the capacitor to break off the PCB... Don't do it!!

Just power up that 8800 Ultra / Intel X48 MB and I'm sure all will be fine!!

Bob

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nukemaster   08-11-2008 at 12:07:41 AM
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Its when you bend too far that the leads(wires) actually pull the guts out of a cap, then you know you have a problem.

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