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Posted by higgy on 10/05/06 10:25
"Gunther Gloop" wrote:
> Colin Wilson wrote:
>>> According to Belarc, the board is a "MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO.,
>>> LTD MS-6701". I can't find any mention of problems with it online.
>>
>> The 6701 is definitely mentioned in one of the links I posted, i`m
>> sure - I saw it when I trawled google for "medion motherboard
>> capacitor" - try adding "MSI 6701" as well :-}
>>
>> http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1536
>
> Damn. We're in a tight spot!
>
> That looks like my problem alright ...Thanks for your perseverence
> Colin.
>
> This leaves me scratching my head about what to do though. I can't see
> me replacing capacitors. ...Think I might rebuild with new board +
> case + psu.
>
> Anyone know if I'll have problems re-Activating Windows XP after
> replacing the motherboard? ...or does that constitute an installation
> on a new pc or something?
Activation is a tad weird, in my experience. I've re-installed a lot and
had situations were Windows has activated a day after refusing. Just
last month I was forced back to the mobo I bought Windows with, after an
upgrade died, and it refused activation (said something about their
records and too many systems). Last week I bought a new mobo and CPU and
the bloody thing activated without a hitch - so much for their records!
I honestly think it throws a dice on how awkward it's going to be.
higgy.
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