Mobo cap (?) broken off

[varunsinha]

I broke (what I think is) a capacitor off my mobo.

http://s86962296.onlinehome.us/mobo_small.jpg (larger mobo view)
http://s86962296.onlinehome.us/mobo_big.jpg (smaller section)

On the top of it, is has written

10
16G
522

I had a couple of questions -

1) Is it a cap? If not, what is it?
2) Should I try running without it?
3) Is it worth trying to solder it back on?

Thanks a lot!!

 

[daveybrat]

No, is isn't worth trying to solder back on. I'd consider this a learning experience and throw the board out.

The board will most likely exhibit symptoms down the road if it doesn't already with a missing resistor.

 

[blodhi74]

Originally posted by: daveybrat
No, is isn't worth trying to solder back on. I'd consider this a learning experience and throw the board out.

The board will most likely exhibit symptoms down the road if it doesn't already with a missing resistor.

I 2nd that

 

[Jeff7]

Originally posted by: daveybrat
No, is isn't worth trying to solder back on. I'd consider this a learning experience and throw the board out.

The board will most likely exhibit symptoms down the road if it doesn't already with a missing resistor.

Well heck, if the board is going to be trashed anyway, why not at least give it a shot?
Yes, soldering surface mount components can be tough, and if you've never soldered anything before......heh heh, good luck. One tiny glob of solder can short out several components.

If you do feel like possibly messing the board up worse (but possibly fixing it), not the polarity of the capacitor. If it was mounted like the one right next to it, the side of it with that black "quarter moon" shading should face the same way.

 

[FlyingPenguin]

You have nothing to lose so you can try to solder it back. Just be aware that there IS some very minor chance that you could damage something else like your memory if you got real sloppy.

Use a VERY LOW POWER soldering pencil - the briefest of touches. Any major heat will damage surrounding components. Make sure your soldering tip is clean.

 

[CrispyFried]

What are the markings on the chip next to that cap or resister? That broken part may of been part of an on board nic or audio system. Since is near the edge its probably has to do with the chip near it. Its also near to an audio in connector, maybe its a coupling or filtering cap.. ie not used unless you use that audio connector.

I would fire up the mobo and see what works. You may of lucked out and its not anything important. I would try that 1st before trying to solder it back on.