Knocked off two (I assume) capacitors when changing hard drive
Hi All,
I recently upgraded my Mac Mini (A1347) to a SSD, unfortunately I seem to have knocked off the last to capacitors next to what looks like a battery (CMOS). They are in a row of four, obviously it’s a row of two now for me. lol ;(
I have looked online but cannot see why these are there and where to get a replacement. The Mac oddly seems to run fine without them, although the start-up chime now only happens intermittently so I’m guessing they have something to do with the internal speaker?
Sorry if this has already been answered I couldn’t see a post for the same issue only another really small capacitor or transistor above the battery.
I’m not a fan of Mac OS, but you can’t deny this is the nicest looking computer inside and out. There is literally a mm of space between everything although that’s probably why I now have loose components rolling around my desk! lol
Update (01/22/2019)
OMG! Thank guy’s. :)
I’ve taken both sides of the board and where the rail of caps were.
Update (01/22/2019)
Thanks guy’s really apricate the help.
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crwdns2944067:06crwdne2944067:0
Really need to see the logic board area to see if you still have pads to re-solder the caps take a tight picture of the area.
Also are the tabs still on the caps? Take a picture of the other side of the caps so we can see them as well Adding images to an existing question
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 Dan crwdne2934271:0
Well, the good news! You didn't damage the logic board pads so you can either re-solder the caps or if they are damaged replace them.
Still need to see the other side of the caps! Don't loose them! As you might be able to re-solder them on.
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 Dan crwdne2934271:0
Hard to tell it looks like one cap is OK, is the second one missing one of its tabs?
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 Dan crwdne2934271:0
Yer it snapped when I was trying to bend them back straight, sorry for the dodgy image. Probably best if I just replace them and get them soldered, I tried to re-ball a T60 NVidia chip once, worked for about a week and my hair nearly fell out doing it, I’d rather pay a pro. ;)
Does anyone know where I get the replacements caps from, thanks again for the help guys. So appreciative.
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 nick crwdne2934271:0
Anybody know where I can source a replacement for the two capacitors?
Many thanks. :)
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