Shuttle SN68SG2 MB bad - worth fixing?

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I have a Shuttle SN68SG2 thats about 3 years old.

Specs here
http://au.shuttle.com/product_detail.jsp?PI=647

The other day, we could not power it on all the way. With a friend
of mine we discovered the MB is bad, and needs to be replaced.

So, is this worth even fixing if I can even find a MB for it,
or just bite the bullet and get a new box?

This box is for my daughter, so it doesn't need to be high end anything.
She just wants a good computer.

Thanks for your help.
 
I am not sure what motherboard it uses, but judging by the specs its a mini itx. several options are open if thats true. you could get a am2 board and use all of the leftover components for cheap. or if a better pc is in mind there are bunches of options. what is your plan?
 
IIRC shuttle boxes use a custom board size that is larger than a mini-itx but smaller than most other standard motherboards. Not sure if the screwholes line up for a mini-itx board or not.
 
wwischerath said:
I am not sure what motherboard it uses, but judging by the specs its a mini itx. several options are open if thats true. you could get a am2 board and use all of the leftover components for cheap. or if a better pc is in mind there are bunches of options. what is your plan?
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The plan would be to buy a budget systen for her.

I was thinking of this.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883155017&cm_re=vostra-_-83-155-017-_-Product

Unless there is something as cheap I could build myself, and harvest the parts I have. I'm open to
ideas.

As for the parts from the Shuttle, I would harvest the PS, HD, video card, and DVD. I'd dump the rest.

I also have a Shuttle SN25P, so these parts could be usefull if i needed them.
 
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plugwash said:
IIRC shuttle boxes use a custom board size that is larger than a mini-itx but smaller than most other standard motherboards. Not sure if the screwholes line up for a mini-itx board or not.
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I've heard they use a flex-itx, and that even if the holes line up for the MB the back plate plugs may not.

Not sure, and thats the problem.
 
Old Shuttles frequently have problems with bad capacitors. Check out http://www.badcaps.net/ for more info. If you know how to use a soldering iron, or know somebody who does, take a look. It could be a quick and cheap fix.

Otherwise, the only practical option for a dead Shuttle motherboard is to replace the motherboard. Sometimes you can find a used one on eBay. Shuttle will also sell you one or do an out of warranty repair, if they have the parts. Send them an email and give it a shot. But it will be expensive. I got a Shuttle motherboard replaced twice and each time I think it was around $150 each time with shipping.

In theory, any Shuttle G-series motherboard will fit, so you could put a newer (or older) Shuttle motherboard in there. But this is not really practical either. There aren't very many new G-series Shuttles anymore and unless the CPU is in exactly the same place (and I'm pretty sure they usually are not), you will need a new ICE heatsink assembly in addition to the motherboard.

A mini-ITX board will physically fit but you will have to drill your own holes, cut the back panel, then figure out how to make your components fit in the tiny thing. Shuttle designs their systems around the ICE heatsink. Put an ITX in there and the layout suddenly makes no sense. I am in the process of (slowly) putting an AM3 ITX board in a G5 chassis. You can take a look at http://silentpcreview.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=60576 if you are really interested, but my basic advice is that it is completely impractical.
 
Hazelrah said:
Old Shuttles frequently have problems with bad capacitors. Check out http://www.badcaps.net/ for more info. If you know how to use a soldering iron, or know somebody who does, take a look. It could be a quick and cheap fix.

Otherwise, the only practical option for a dead Shuttle motherboard is to replace the motherboard. Sometimes you can find a used one on eBay. Shuttle will also sell you one or do an out of warranty repair, if they have the parts. Send them an email and give it a shot. But it will be expensive. I got a Shuttle motherboard replaced twice and each time I think it was around $150 each time with shipping.

In theory, any Shuttle G-series motherboard will fit, so you could put a newer (or older) Shuttle motherboard in there. But this is not really practical either. There aren't very many new G-series Shuttles anymore and unless the CPU is in exactly the same place (and I'm pretty sure they usually are not), you will need a new ICE heatsink assembly in addition to the motherboard.

A mini-ITX board will physically fit but you will have to drill your own holes, cut the back panel, then figure out how to make your components fit in the tiny thing. Shuttle designs their systems around the ICE heatsink. Put an ITX in there and the layout suddenly makes no sense. I am in the process of (slowly) putting an AM3 ITX board in a G5 chassis. You can take a look at http://silentpcreview.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=60576 if you are really interested, but my basic advice is that it is completely impractical.
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Thanks for your reply.

We have pulled the trigger on a new system, and will harvest
what we can from the Shuttle.
 
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