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Retrovertigo · 18-01-2012, 19:47

My Netgear router has been playing up - resetting itself randomly or under load (downloading at maximum speed)

I'm in the process of getting VM to sort me with a new router but I'm rather fond of this Netgear one.

Noticed something interesting this evening. When I unplugged the Netgear, after plugging it back in, it took a few minutes before any lights came on. I'm tempted to think it is a capacitor issue because of that.

Has anyone stripped one of these down (haven't had a chance to do mine yet as I'm still using it) and done any similar repairs? If I can find the culprit I can solder a new one in for sure.

I know this is along shot, but if I'm right it should be relatively easy to fix this. Thanks.

18-01-2012, 19:47	#1
Retrovertigo Inactive Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 481	Long shot - anyone repaired a netgear router? My Netgear router has been playing up - resetting itself randomly or under load (downloading at maximum speed) I'm in the process of getting VM to sort me with a new router but I'm rather fond of this Netgear one. Noticed something interesting this evening. When I unplugged the Netgear, after plugging it back in, it took a few minutes before any lights came on. I'm tempted to think it is a capacitor issue because of that. Has anyone stripped one of these down (haven't had a chance to do mine yet as I'm still using it) and done any similar repairs? If I can find the culprit I can solder a new one in for sure. I know this is along shot, but if I'm right it should be relatively easy to fix this. Thanks.