Need help replacing capacitor

[saito]

The Ouya console came with an UK adapter, but I needed the EU adapter. I had an other adapter laying around with the same specifications, but unfortunately the output was 12AC instead of 12DC. There was a bad smell and even before I could use it, the console is broken. It still boots, but the screen freezes all the time.

Opening the console the problem became clear, a capacitor is broken. I would like to know which capacitor is used next to the powerjack (see picture), so I can replace it. In the picture I already removed the capacitor from the board but the markings on the capacitor are unreadable.

I contacted the official support but with no success so far. Thanks in advance and best regards.

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[AmazingJas]

Big difference between ac and dc, surprised it worked at all. Is the component unreadable due to damage or due to its size?

[saito]

It's unreadable due the damage.

[arm206]

I took some pictures about my board. Unfortunately there are no visible markings on the component... (Are you sure it's a cap?...)






(Maybe someone with a different board will have better luck.)

[saito]

Thank you for the effort, it's much appreciated.
It might also be a resistor. I don't have much experience with smd components or even with electronics.

[ajb999]

Have you tried contacting OUYA support? I don't know if they'll tell you what it is but may be able to help in another way.

[saito]

Have you tried contacting OUYA support? I don't know if they'll tell you what it is but may be able to help in another way.

I'm still awaiting a response to my mail.

[sconfig]

It looks like a 1210 model ceramic capacitor. Probably 10uf at 25v. Designed to act as a filter to regulate any noise coming down the 3-4 feet of DC wire. http://www.jameco.com/1/3/10uf-ceramic-capacitor for a reference.

Although just to be on the extra safe side. Wait for Ouya to confirm.

[saito]

Thank you for the reply. I will check the local electronics store for a replacement.

[Victor Coleiro]

Suprised the Ouya didn't have a fuse that blew first like with a GBA.