Can a soldering noob replace capacitor C9560?

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MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Mid 2010

2010년 4월 출시 / 2.4, 2.53 GHz Core i5 또는 2.66, 2.8 GHz Core i7 프로세서

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Can a soldering noob replace capacitor C9560?

Hi, my father's MBP mid 2010 have the classical GPU Kernel Panic, it frustrated me that the motherboard replacement was so expensive that now he's thinking about throwing out the machine, so I decide to learn how to microsolder and replace the C9560 capacitor (which is more likely to be the problem)

I have no experience soldering, but I feel confortable around motherboard and any hardware in general (I build PC's, dissasemble and clean lots of laptops and modded a Mac G5 case). I've watched hundreds of Louis Rossman's videos, so I really want to do this. I'll be buying the equipment for this, also because I love the idea of this ability of fixing motherboards and mainly because it looks like a fun new hobby.

¿Do I need months of practice to to the repair or if I use good equipment and carefully follow the videos I might get the job done?

Here's the list of the equipment I'll be buying, remember that for now it'll only be used for this repair, so it will be cheap:

Solder Wire:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Solder-W...

Solder Wick remover ( not shure if I need this):

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/CNIM-Hot...

Flux:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shi...

Heat Gun:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/700W-Hot...

Soldering iron:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/-/328395...

Digital Microscope:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Andonsta...

(I didn't wanted those heat gun + soldering iron combo stations, the idea of one box dissipating both tools heat doesn't sound very reliable)

Thanks for your time and sorry for my english!

Forgot to add, the motherboard is 820-2565-A, does anyone have the schematic?

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Hello. Do you fix your problem? Were did you buy the capacitor and what do you buy. Thanks

Luis 의 2019년 2월 4일

Hi! yes I fixed it, however, don't buy the Hot Air station I bought, is hopeless when dealing with these multilayer PCBs, maybe you could try with hot tweezers from Aliexpress (they work connected to the soldering station, just as an iron), though, I have not tested this yet . Still, first use the Apple troubleshooter to confirm the problem is a graphics thing.

To get the capacitor, (in case the exact model is not available anymore) I search by specs in Mouser ( https://www.mouser.com/Passive-Component... )

Then checked the spec sheet to confirm the measures, and then I look for the exact model in eBay, the price per unit will be much higher than Mouser, but you'll be able to buy low quantities on eBay.

Good luck!

Andres Teare 의 2019년 2월 4일

i have the same mac and board.and it give me the kernel panic error after i use nvidia graphics too much or for a long time. it´s more on summer because of the heat.

i want saw the rossmann video the last one with the 3 (1 + and 2 -) and no need to scrape the board.

but i try to find on the internet to buy but i don´t now the best or if it is the "one" to buy.

i saw this 2

https://industrial.panasonic.com/ww/prod...

https://www.reichelt.de/smd-tantal-330-u...

can you help or a better one. thanks

Luis 의 2019년 2월 5일

I'm buying this:

https://www.telstore.it/a700d337m002ate0...

Andrea 의 2020년 3월 31일

I've this error: GPUPanic.cpp:170

Is the same for you?

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I would avoid practicing on a board that might be saved just by changing a capacitor and run the risk to damage it further. Things are easier seen than done and you will probably find out soon that what you see on youtube cannot be repeated with the same ease. I would recommend taking it easy, buy off ebay a couple of cheap donor boards and practice on those..once you feel comfortable enough then jump on a real repair.

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Well, I got an old 32 bit Dell Laptop, maybe I could use that for practice?

Andres Teare 의 2018년 6월 11일

Why not, anything with SMD components would do..

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Hello. Do you fix your problem? Were did you buy the capacitor and what do you buy. Thanks — Luis
Hi! yes I fixed it, however, don't buy the Hot Air station I bought, is hopeless when dealing with these multilayer PCBs, maybe you could try with hot tweezers from Aliexpress (they work connected to the soldering station, just as an iron), though, I have not tested this yet . Still, first use the Apple troubleshooter to confirm the problem is a graphics thing.

To get the capacitor, (in case the exact model is not available anymore) I search by specs in Mouser ( https://www.mouser.com/Passive-Component... )

Then checked the spec sheet to confirm the measures, and then I look for the exact model in eBay, the price per unit will be much higher than Mouser, but you'll be able to buy low quantities on eBay.

Good luck! — Andres Teare
i have the same mac and board.and it give me the kernel panic error after i use nvidia graphics too much or for a long time. it´s more on summer because of the heat.

i want saw the rossmann video the last one with the 3 (1 + and 2 -) and no need to scrape the board.

but i try to find on the internet to buy but i don´t now the best or if it is the "one" to buy.

i saw this 2

https://industrial.panasonic.com/ww/prod...

https://www.reichelt.de/smd-tantal-330-u...

can you help or a better one. thanks — Luis
I'm buying this:

https://www.telstore.it/a700d337m002ate0... — Andrea
Well, I got an old 32 bit Dell Laptop, maybe I could use that for practice? — Andres Teare

daniel @tech_ni 평판: 35.9k 10 23 46 · Answer 1 · 2018-06-11T11:34:30-07:00

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should all be fine, you dont need wick to replace caps, resistors or diodes, its more for bga or qfn type jobs. put flux over the cap, tin the ends with leaded solder and heat with the hot air aroung 300c until the solder melts and remove it with tweezers. but remember to find out the value and package size of the cap for a replacement

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Here is the correct capacitor that I have used on two of these repairs on 2010 A1278 with 820-2850 logic board. It is a relatively easy repair if you take your time and watch one of the excellent videos by Louis Rossmann, Paul Daniels or AdamantIT on YouTube https://au.element14.com/murata/grm32er6.... Note that unlike the original one that you remove, this replacement is non polarised and so can be fitted in either orientation.

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First make sure that the problem is that capacitor by doing the same tests that Louis does in his videos. Check if there is continuity between both sides of the capacitor and ground. If so then there is your issue. If not then you've got another problem. First find the problem with a pretty cheap multimeter before buying all of that equipment. Cap replacements (or just a removal) is some what simple. Just watch out for plastic connectors that might be close.

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I have a donor board but it doesn't have the proper capacitor no more - already used elsewhere.

Donor board still have some other capacitors couldn't find on Google so I'll ask here… Would those be ok…?

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Found elsewhere - I think it was dosdude1 - that any caps marked 330 on the logic board can be used as replacement for that one…

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How can I buy N8 dK capacitor for MBP mid 2010?

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@ansiklokedi - Review this guide NEC Tokin capacitor guide then you'll need to check the electronics parts house nearest you.

Dan 의 2020년 9월 22일

@danj thank you but I am not repairman... I am just graphic designer and my MBP has problem... And I just need N8 dK capacitor... I will change it if I can find right piece...

Cüneyt 의 2020년 9월 22일

@ansiklokedi Did you read the link I posted? It will give you the information to identify the capacitor markings. If you can't get past that then you do need to get your computer to someone who has the skills and tools to fix your system.

Remember we all can't be computer brain surgeons ;-}

Dan 의 2020년 9월 22일

@danj :)) yes, I read... Already I demount it from mainboard

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