Category:Capacitor Replacement Guides
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| Recapping Procedures for Vintage Electronics |
Overview
[edit | edit source]The Capacitor Replacement Guides category includes detailed instructions for replacing aged or failing electrolytic capacitors in vintage electronics. Over time, these components can cause voltage instability, distorted audio or video, and total system failure. This collection of guides is aimed at ensuring safe, effective, and permanent restoration of retro computers, audio equipment, and power supplies.
Featured Recapping Guides
[edit | edit source]| Guide | Coverage |
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| Capacitor Failure Symptoms | General guide for identifying failing capacitors and when to recap. |
| Macintosh 128K/512K Capacitor Replacement Guide | Analog board capacitor replacement and inspection for early compact Macs. |
| Macintosh Plus Capacitor Replacement Guide | Complete list and guide for Plus logic and analog board capacitor replacement. |
| Macintosh SE Capacitor Replacement Guide | Analog + logic board recapping procedures for the Macintosh SE. |
| Macintosh SE/30 Capacitor Replacement Guide | Advanced guide for recapping SE/30 logic boards with high-density SMD electrolytics. |
| CRT Recapping Guide | General guide to capacitor replacement in CRT-based monitors and televisions (coming soon). |
Recommended Tools
[edit | edit source]- Temperature-controlled soldering iron (fine tip)
- Desoldering pump or braid
- High-quality capacitors (105°C rated, low ESR)
- Isopropyl alcohol & ESD-safe brush
- Digital multimeter or ESR tester
Why Replace Capacitors?
[edit | edit source]Electrolytic capacitors are among the most failure-prone components in aging electronics. Symptoms include:
- Video flickering, warping, or no display
- Audio distortion or no sound
- Power instability, spontaneous resets
- Burnt smell or visible leakage
Replacing these with modern equivalents ensures system longevity and reliability.
Related Categories
[edit | edit source]- Apple Maintenance Guides – Care and upkeep of classic Apple hardware.
- Repair Guides – Broader repair strategies beyond recapping.
- Troubleshooting Guides – Error codes and diagnosis techniques.
Pages in category "Capacitor Replacement Guides"
The following 34 pages are in this category, out of 34 total.
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- Macintosh 128K/512K Capacitor Replacement Guide
- Macintosh Classic Capacitor Replacement Guide
- Macintosh Classic II Capacitor Replacement Guide
- Macintosh Color Classic Capacitor Replacement Guide
- Macintosh Plus Capacitor Replacement Guide
- Macintosh SE Capacitor Replacement Guide
- Macintosh SE/30 Capacitor Replacement Guide
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- Sega 32X Capacitor Replacement Guide
- Sega CD (Model 1) Capacitor Replacement Guide
- Sega CD (Model 2) Capacitor Replacement Guide
- Sega Master System Capacitor Replacement Guide
- Sega Master System II Capacitor Replacement Guide
- Sega Mega Drive / Genesis (Model 1) Capacitor Replacement Guide
- Sega Mega Drive / Genesis (Model 2) Capacitor Replacement Guide
- Sega Saturn (Model 1) Capacitor Replacement Guide
- Sega Saturn (Model 2) Capacitor Replacement Guide
- Sinclair ZX Spectrum Capacitor Replacement Guide
- Sinclair ZX80 Capacitor Replacement Guide
- Sinclair ZX81 Capacitor Replacement Guide
- Super Famicom Capacitor Replacement Guide