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===Symptom or Problem Encountered===
===Symptom or Problem Encountered===
Machine powers down unexpectedly and/or is generally unstable. Out of spec values for voltage rails are shown In the PC Health Status screen of the BIOS.
====Causes====
====Causes====
*Machine powers down unexpectedly and is generally unstable
*Failing capacitors on the power supply board and/or a failing power brick
====Solutions====
====Solutions====
*Replace capacitors on the power supply board. May also need to replace the power brick.
*Replace capacitors on the power supply board. May also need to replace the power brick.

Revision as of 00:00, 18 February 2022

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VIA EPIA CN Mini ITX PC
Preliminary Information
Release Year 2012
Leak Risk Medium
Batteries CR2032
Mounting Technology Through Hole, SMD
Capacitor Types Aluminum Electrolytic
Destructive Entry No

The VIA EPIA CN is a Mini ITX mini PC based on the VIA C7 processor.

Known Issues

Symptom or Problem Encountered

Machine powers down unexpectedly and/or is generally unstable. Out of spec values for voltage rails are shown In the PC Health Status screen of the BIOS.

Causes

  • Failing capacitors on the power supply board and/or a failing power brick

Solutions

  • Replace capacitors on the power supply board. May also need to replace the power brick.

Original Parts

Power Brick

This device came with a 19 V 4.74 A power brick. Barrel plug is 5.5 mm OD x 2.1 mm ID, and is center (tip) positive.

Power Supply Board

Closeup view of the PSU board

Power supply board is labeled "Migrus C5" and is located in the front left corner of the case.

Capacitor Specifications and Footprint Information
RefDes Qty Capacitance Voltage Mount Diameter/Size Height Lead Spacing Temp Type
EC1, EC3, EC7, EC11 4 2200 µF 25 V Through Hole 13 mm 22 mm 6 mm 105 °C Electrolytic
EC12 1 100 µF 25 V Through Hole 6.5 mm 7.5 mm 2.5 mm 105 °C Electrolytic
EC13 1 680 µF 10 V Through Hole 8.2 mm 12.7 mm 4 mm 105 °C Electrolytic
EC2, EC6, EC8, EC9, EC10 5 1500 µF 16 V Through Hole 10.3 mm 21 mm 5.5 mm 105 °C Electrolytic
EC4, EC5 2 470 µF 16 V Through Hole 8.25 mm 12.5 mm 4 mm 105 °C Electrolytic

Replacement Parts

Power brick

Any 5.5/2.1mm center (tip) positive power brick rated at 19 V and at least 4.74 A should work. The author of this page is using this Nobsound power adapter and it is working well.

Power Supply Board

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Related Links

References