Before doing that, it would make sense to check the voltage at the caps and be sure there isn’t a dangerous voltage there.I agree that you can find a cheap or free replacement - check the recycle dump. But replacing the caps wouldn't cost much and might fix it, if that approach appeals to you. Just be sure to use replacements with temperature and ESR ratings at least as good as the old ones.
The left, of the large electrolyte capacitors, on the first picture also looks sick (Raised top and visible rubber gasket at the bottom).Thank you for your answers. The capacitor probably failed, it is a 7 years old power supply. I will now check the voltage of the capacitors and try to replace the faulty one and if I find trouble doing this I will just buy a new PSU.
If you go for repair, I would replace both capacitors. They've both had the same life - time, temperature, voltage...Thank you for your answers. The capacitor probably failed, it is a 7 years old power supply. I will now check the voltage of the capacitors and try to replace the faulty one and if I find trouble doing this I will just buy a new PSU.
1. it was weak. 2. it was defective. 3. it was a knock-off part (rampant in the capacitor industry) 4. something else failed, and took the cap with it. I'm sure other possibles exist.A capacitor of my power supply that powers my monitor blew up yesterday. I was just studying at my PC and it suddenly poped. What exactly happened here and why?
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Most likely loss of electrolyte resulting in high ESR. That resistance dissipates/wastes heat when ripple current is flowing..A capacitor of my power supply that powers my monitor blew up yesterday. I was just studying at my PC and it suddenly poped. What exactly happened here and why?
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In the US I just go to the nearest Xfinity store and ask if they have any returned equipment and are willing to part with a few 12 volt supplies. They typically are 3 amp devices.
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