Venton unibox HD2 Stuck on booting - Bulging Capacitor

[friendzi]

Hi.

I have a Venton Unibox HD2 which has been stuck on booting all weekend. After inspecting i can see a capacitor slightly bulging. Now i can solder a bit but im no expert to maybe change the capacitor or is there anywhere i could buy a new pcb to replace the faulty one, Hoping that will sort the stuck on booting issue?

 

[chookey]

That capacitor is definitely u/s friendzi. Odds are that just changing that alone will cure your problem.
For a one-off you could probably get the cap from your nearest pricey Maplin shop. Solder 2 connections whilst observing correct polarity and you will likely be up and running again.

 

[Ferret]

Very easy job that mate walk in the park even for someone whos never soldered.

Simple solder sucker will make the job easier.

 

[friendzi]

I've got a pal that can do it for me so finger crossed it will sort the booting issue

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[installer]

Yep agree as above, simple job and don't forget to report back as it may inspire another novice to attemt same

 

[friendzi]

UPDATE -

Changed the capacitor and the box booted straight away. Capacitor needed was a 1000uf 10v electrolytic.

Hope this helps someone in the future

 

[installer]

UPDATE -

Changed the capacitor and the box booted straight away. Capacitor needed was a 1000uf 10v electrolytic.

Hope this helps someone in the future

Congrats, and thanks for the update, you probably should've replaced it with a 16v version but the 10v will be fine.