Bad Tantalum capacitor picture
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 9:00 pm
This came from a CRT adapter for an IBM 5140 Convertible:
My guess is that it got so hot that the metal leaked out, and that is not a solder ball. It certainly smelled like the devil! Remember, never let the magic smoke out ...
My guess is that it got so hot that the metal leaked out, and that is not a solder ball. It certainly smelled like the devil! Remember, never let the magic smoke out ...