Capacitor fell off 8800GTS 320MB

[sabooya]

While i was unplugging a fan i slipped and nocked off a capacitor on my 8800GTS. I ran my computer and my temps are fine, and games play fine as well.

This is the one that fell off.
http://img138.imageshack.us/im...8062/capactirotef1.jpg

Is it necessary I put it back on? Its working fine without it. If i was to put it back on, could I use epoxy? Shoudl I call eVGA? I never set up a warranty though i believe im good for life?

 

[quadomatic]

considering thats one hell of a card, i'd try to send it back to eVGA. If that doesn't work...maybe you could solder it back on?

 

[BassBomb]

you need to have registered your card within 30 days of purchase to be eligible for the warranty, but its still worth a shot to ask them.

Otherwise, you would need to solder it back on

Wait i dont think they cover physical damage

 

[quadomatic]

Originally posted by: BassBomb
Wait i dont think they cover physical damage

Thats odd...what else would they cover. Psychic damage???

 

[waffleironhead]

Originally posted by: quadomatic

Originally posted by: BassBomb
Wait i dont think they cover physical damage

Thats odd...what else would they cover. Psychic damage???

LOL, defective parts are covered, NOT damage you cause.

 

[Arkaign]

I had my current card come to me from Newegg with a loose cap bouncing around in the box. Rather than wait for shipping back and forth, I soldered the damn thing back on and have been happy ever since.

EVGA 7800GT if that matters.