Editing Commodore 64 Capacitor Replacement Guide (section)

== Extra Tips ==
* '''Check the brick first !''' An over-voltage PSU kills fresh caps (and PLA / RAM) instantly.  
* '''SID heat-pad :''' early boards rely on C90 as a “heat-sink standoff” – keep replacement can the same diameter so the RF-shield pad still contacts the SID.  
* '''Retain RF modulator?''' If you have done an S-video or composite-bypass mod, you may delete C70/71/72 and the entire modulator 5 V line.  
* '''Socket inspection :''' reseat VIC-II, SID, PLA after the recap – temperature swings often unseat them.  
* '''Re-cap the 1541-II brick''' if bundled; its 4 700 µF can is the same age.
* '''Ask an expert''' or the AI about specialty caps like '''polyester''' and '''hybrid''' types. These have many advantages like longer/unlimited life and less noise, especially with regard to the SID and VIC filters.