AsRock broken audio capacitor help!

[RedDubzSmash]

I have an AsRock H85m-ITX and the audio capacitors are located just to the left of the pci e slot, and the audio capacitor there got broken. I am quite experienced with soldering so I am going to replace it. But I am not experienced in capacitor rating and such. I need help! The capacitor reads as follows: 16v 100 ea. Please help!!

 

[BadActor]

You need to replace it with the same uF and voltage and the same style (radial, disc, polymer, etc.). Ebay is a good source on finding what you need. It's okay to use a higher voltage cap as long as the farads are the same, you just cant use a lower voltage one. The C rating should also meet or exceed the cap currently installed.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10pcs-100uF-16V-Electrolytic-Radial-Capacitors-USA-Seller-/331977161778?hash=item4d4b617c32:g:j~sAAOSwR0JUUD8H

 

[RedDubzSmash]

Ok. Thanks for the info. My question still stands though,what does the rating mean? Is it 100 uF at 16v?

 

[BadActor]

I'm certain that's what it is. 100 uF is a common value.

 

[RedDubzSmash]

I found a 100 uF cap on an old TV mobo so im going to try it. It is 16v 100 uF 85c. Will it work?

 

[BadActor]

It should be fine. Just use a big enough soldering iron to quickly desolder and then resolder the caps without overheating nearby components. A little soldering wick will help in removing the old one.

 

[RedDubzSmash]

Thank you for your response. One more question: is white pos or neg?

 

[BadActor]

If the cap doesn't have +/- symbols, the side of the cap with the white stripe is negative.

 

[RedDubzSmash]

Thank you for all your help. I installed the new cap, and viola! All audio distortion is gone! Thanks again!

 

[BadActor]

Awesome!