bobba84
Veteran Member
Hi guys,
I don't get on here much but was wondering if anyone could help me out a bit.
I've got an IBM 5160 with 64-256k board that I've owned for about 15 years. It has been in storage for the last 7, and it won't power on. The power supply showed 0v on all lines, until I unplugged it from the motherboard, at which point it came good. So I'm assuming there is a tantalum capacitor shorted on the board (or maybe a bad expansion card - haven't pulled them yet). Can anyone tell me the most likely culprit? I've got a few spare caps but not enough to change out all of them at the moment.
I've also got a 5150 64-256k board I bought for $1 online (lol) and it constantly blows the C6 tantalum when replaced. Without it, it boots fine. Should I just leave it out or has anyone had this as a sign of further problems?
Thanks in advance for any help received!
Bobby.
I don't get on here much but was wondering if anyone could help me out a bit.
I've got an IBM 5160 with 64-256k board that I've owned for about 15 years. It has been in storage for the last 7, and it won't power on. The power supply showed 0v on all lines, until I unplugged it from the motherboard, at which point it came good. So I'm assuming there is a tantalum capacitor shorted on the board (or maybe a bad expansion card - haven't pulled them yet). Can anyone tell me the most likely culprit? I've got a few spare caps but not enough to change out all of them at the moment.
I've also got a 5150 64-256k board I bought for $1 online (lol) and it constantly blows the C6 tantalum when replaced. Without it, it boots fine. Should I just leave it out or has anyone had this as a sign of further problems?
Thanks in advance for any help received!
Bobby.