PSA: TiVo HD's Hit By Capacitor Plague!

[PlainBill]

I would replace all except the 470µF, 200V. Capxon does adequately for those.

Bulging is NOT a reliable indicator, especially for the smaller caps. There isn't sufficient area on the top. Even those in the 470 - 2200 µF range frequently go bad without visible signs.

PlainBill

[Dave20042004]

Thanks Bill. I went through the entire order process for Element14. Took me forever but the total was $4.33 for the parts and I had my card information in.
However, I could not get the shipping price or even an estimate. Element14.JPG
I had visions of paying more for the shipping that the value of the parts....

I was frustrated, then I saw your comments and switched to DigiKey. Process was very quick, kinda like searching on craigslist....snappy! Sticking with one brand made it a breeze. I chose Nichicon. Sounds Japanese. It was a few extra bucks for the parts at DigiKey but at least I know my shipping ~$2.30. DigiKey.JPG

Thanks for the help. Looking forward to the little project.
Dave
So, right at $10 shipped like you said.

[T_RJ]

How did yoy make out?
One of my TiVoHDs is acting up.

Did any one else manage a free PS from cali?

[pmiranda]

FYI, the S3 is not immune, and the bulging can be very subtle.
My S3 had 5 caps, all just barely bulging and had started losing cable channels but was working from antenna until one day it just wouldn't boot anymore.
Having a bit more money than time I sprung for a new supply from weaknees and it's running again. Now to ship back the old supply to get my $50 deposit back. (I guess there aren't many S3 supplies lying around to get reman'ed so they want your old one.)

I measured all the voltages at the mainboard connection with a simple VOM and couldn't detect anything amiss so I'm guessing it was just leaking some high frequency noise that one would only detect with an o-scope.

[Dave20042004]

How did yoy make out?
One of my TiVoHDs is acting up.

Did any one else manage a free PS from cali?

T_RJ
I almost got the free power supply from California...in fact they agreed to send it as long as a TiVo supervisor approved. Something about their contract with TiVo. At first, the supervisor was OK with it, then a few minutes later he called me back and said they would just replace my TiVo, no charge. I couldn't speak for a minute because I just didn't see that coming. So to make a long story short, I've never recapped an HD ps. Still have the parts and maybe someday. I've done three series 2's successfully so I wasn't worried but I couldn't pass up a free exchange.