And Dell managed to get on my nerves today...

I have to agree with Volt on this one... This isn't a repair that anyone can do. MoBo are typically multilayer and while replacing the caps may not be to difficult doing so without stippling the board or burning up a nearby SMT.

Not saying it can't be done, but I am saying I think some people in this thread are making it sound much easier than it really is. Take it for what it's worth, but you've got 2 people who have a background in electronics telling you it's harder than some people here are making it out to be.