MSI K8N SLI
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MSI K8N SLI
| Preliminary Information | |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 2004 |
| Leak Risk | Medium |
| Batteries | Yes (Removable RTC CR2032) |
| Mounting Technology | Through Hole, SMD, BGA, Sockets |
| Capacitor Types | Aluminum Electrolytic |
| Destructive Entry | No |
The MSI K8N SLI is a single socket 949 motherboard featuring 2x PCIe 1x, 2x PCIe 16x, 3x PCI expansion slots. It features a Nvidia nForce4 chipset with support for two-way SLI.
Known Issues
Leaking Caps
Causes
- Old age
- Capacitor Plague
Solutions
- Recap
Disassembly Notes
- Handle PCB by edges to avoid stressing BGA devices or touching static sensitive devices
- Use ESD safe equipment
- This PCB is a high density multi-layer PCB with a high thermal mass, some soldering irons may struggle
Original Parts
Motherboard
MS-7185 Ver 2.0
| RefDes | Qty | Capacitance | Voltage | Mount | Diameter/Size | Height | Lead Spacing | Temp | Type | Brand | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC45, EC46, EC47, EC48, EC49, EC52 | 6 | 100 µF | 16V | Through Hole | 5.5mm | 11mm | 105 °C | Electrolytic | Nippon Chemi-con KMG | KMG | |
| EC35, EC55, EC67, EC71 | 4 | 100 µF | 25V | Through Hole | 6.5mm | 11mm | 105 °C | Electrolytic | Nippon Chemi-con KMG | KZE | |
| EC31, EC38, EC4, EC61, EC62, EC63, EC64, EC68, EC69, EC70 | 9 | 1000 µF | 6.3V | Through Hole | 8.2mm | 11mm | 105 °C | Electrolytic | CFJ | ||
| EC6, EC12, EC18, EC23 | 4 | 1500 µF | 16V | Through Hole | 10mm | 21mm | 105 °C | Electrolytic | CFJ | ||
| EC26 | 1 | 1800 µF | 6.3V | Through Hole | 10mm | 21mm | 105 °C | Electrolytic | CFL | ||
| EC17, EC21, EC22, EC25, EC29 | 5 | 3300 µF | 6.3V | Through Hole | 10mm | 26mm | 105 °C | Electrolytic | CFJ | ||
| EC2, EC13, EC19, EC27, EC50, EC51, EC72, EC73, EC74 | 9 | 470 µF | 10V | Through Hole | 8.2mm | 11mm | 105 °C | Electrolytic | JAMICON TEAPO (G-LUXON) | ||
| EC58, EC75 | 2 | 470 µF | 16V | Through Hole | 8.2mm | 11mm | 105 °C | Electrolytic | Nippon Chemi-con KMG | KZG | |
| EC3, EC5 | 2 | 470 µF | 6.3V | Through Hole | 6.2mm | 11mm | 105 °C | Electrolytic | Panasonic | SEK | |
| EC59, EC60 | 2 | 680 µF | 10V | Through Hole | 8.2mm | 11mm | 105 °C | Electrolytic | Rubycon | MBZ |
Replacement Parts
Motherboard
MS-7185 Ver 2.0
Note: All 3300uF DigiKey and Mouser parts have been replaced with 2200uF Polymer capacitors, since 3300uF 6.3V polymers are not readily available from major brands. This mod has been done many times by many different people and does result in a working and stable system.
| RefDes | Qty | Compatible Part Number | Order Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| EC45, EC46, EC47, EC48, EC49, EC52 | 6 | 860160372011 / 16PX100MEFC5X11 | Digikey Mouser LCSC |
| EC35, EC55, EC67, EC71 | 4 | 860080473006 / 25YXG100MLLCT16.3X11 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC (order 10) |
| EC31, EC38, EC4, EC61, EC62, EC63, EC64, EC68, EC69, EC70 | 9 | A750KK108M0JAAE015 / 1026R30610R00 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| EC6, EC12, EC18, EC23 | 4 | APSG160ELL152MJ16S / 1520161012R00 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| EC26 | 1 | A750MW188M1CAAE010 / E2182M6R3E130RL | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| EC17, EC21, EC22, EC25, EC29 | 5 | A759MS228M0JAAE013 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| EC2, EC13, EC19, EC27, EC50, EC51, EC72, EC73, EC74 | 9 | A750EM477M1AAAE012 / SPT1AM471E08OR | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| EC58, EC75 | 2 | A750EQ477M1CAAE015 / 4710160512R00 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| EC59, EC60 | 2 | 10ZLH680MEFC8X11.5 / EEUFM1E101 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC (Order 5) |
If parts are not available or different selection is preferred, you can use the values in the Original Parts section to perform a parametric search.
Kits
- Digikey BOM: https://www.digikey.com/
Additional Images
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Rear I/O
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SLI switch card
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New capacitors installed
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Successful boot
