I used to order all sorts of caps from digi-key. They have a web site digi-key.com. Not too sure if they still stock alot of the weird stuff. ed@flat5.net wrote: > I need to replace a surface-mount part due to mechanical damage to the >old one. It's on the processor board in a notebook computer. Markings on the >itsby-bitsy little broken part (lead broken off) are "33-6" and a stripe next >to one of the two connections. The board is marked "C33" and one connection >is marked "+". The part is approximately 2x2x3 mm (maybe less). > A couple of questions: >1) I'm guessing this is a 33 ufd tantalum capacitor. Agree? >2) Assuming I get a tiny-tip soldering iron, is this something a mere human is >likely to be able to replace or would I be better off taking it somewhere >(WHERE?) and letting someone else do it who has "the proper equipment?" >3) Where in town can I find the part (I've already been to Fry's on >Thunderbird and Tri-Tek Electronics on Peoria, both in the NW quarter of the >Valley)? Apparently 33 ufd is larger than most places stock. > TIA! > > > -- Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/