Capacitors....where to buy them?

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Capacitors....where to buy them?

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Need to try a repair for an EPOX mobo.
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radio shack or fry's electronics
make sure the microferrads match perfectly a few more or a few less could cause serious problems
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Ratshack=No luck

Fry's no luck
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http://www.vancebaldwin.com/

I assume these are electrolytic caps for the power bus to replace leaky ones? Microfarads should match or slightly exceed the originals.

Voltage must be no less the orginal - more doesn't hurt but it makes the cap bigger.

Be sure to observe polarity when you replace them.
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