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Category:Capacitor Replacement Guides

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Capacitor Replacement Guides
Recapping Procedures for Vintage Electronics


Overview

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The Capacitor Replacement Guides category collects the recapping guide for each machine: which electrolytic capacitors it uses, where they are, and how to replace them. For the signs of a failed capacitor, see Capacitor Failure Symptoms; for tools, see Recommended Tools.

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Guide Coverage
Capacitor Failure Symptoms How failing capacitors show up, and when to recap.
Macintosh 128K/512K Capacitor Replacement Guide Capacitors on the 128K and 512K.
Macintosh Plus Capacitor Replacement Guide Capacitors on the Macintosh Plus.
Macintosh SE Capacitor Replacement Guide Capacitors on the Macintosh SE.
Macintosh SE/30 Capacitor Replacement Guide The surface-mount electrolytics on the SE/30 logic board.

All capacitor guides

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Signs of failed capacitors

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Common symptoms of failed electrolytic capacitors include:

  • video flickering, warping or no display
  • distorted or missing sound
  • unstable power and spontaneous resets
  • a burnt smell or visible leakage

Capacitor Failure Symptoms covers these in detail.

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Subcategories

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Pages in category "Capacitor Replacement Guides"

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