A new motherboard isn't really all that expensive ($100--$150)

I just got this mobo (used) from a co-worker for $150.00. That included the mobo, the 600mhz CPU, 128mb of RAM, and a PCI ethernet adapter. So I'd like to try to repair the one I've got first.

I would never even consider trying to repair a blown motherboard

Well, replacing the two capacitors seems easy enough, and for three bucks and a little bit of my time, seems worth a try. I might be able to do it tomorrow sometime, I'll let you know how it goes.

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Tony Fabris