How to buy the correct capacitor

[rugman1969]

I am trying to buy some capacitors, and I noticed on them that there are different series numbers. Does it matter what series I buy? (for example I have an XC series, can I replace it with an HE series? I have some with different series numbers that I cannot locate(ie series LXV) I cannot find that series listed. Anyone can help? Thanks

 

[p1n3apqlexpr3ss]

What? youre trying to replace your motherboard capacitors? i dont really get what you mean or what youre using it for.. explain a bit more please

 

[rugman1969]

I have a 2200uf 10v 105C capaciotr with the letters XC. I am trying to find out if I replace it with a capacitor that says HE instead of XC, is that ok?

 

[p1n3apqlexpr3ss]

I dont see why not as long as they do the same job.
But what are you using this for exactly? what electrical appliance?

 

[rugman1969]

It's for a Samsung LCD tv. I understand all of the markings on the capacitor except for this one. I have others that have LXV, NXB, LXZ. I assume this makes a difference since there are so many different series letters listed.

 

[p1n3apqlexpr3ss]

Perhaps ring up samsung customer service and ask them about it. Why are you replacing them? almost as well of getting a new one if this one is old and failing

 

[rugman1969]

old ones failed. Samsung cust ser. is like calling Dell. No help!

 

[p1n3apqlexpr3ss]

Use high temp, low ESR caps, general purpose ones will work for a time, then fail, go with panasonic fm/fc series, basic mojo im getting from this thread:
http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?p=86360

 

[rugman1969]

Thanks a lot for the help.

 

[rugman1969]

Best answer selected by rugman1969.

 

[p1n3apqlexpr3ss]

No problem, just what were here for