Editing Commodore VIC-20 Capacitor Replacement Guide (section)

== 💡 Extra Tips ==
* '''Socket clean-up:''' while the board is open, reseat the VIC, CPU & VIA ICs – oxidation here causes more faults than bad caps.  
* '''Regulator upgrade (early board):''' consider replacing the TO-220 7805 with a modern drop-in switching regulator to cut internal heat by ~8 °C.  
* '''Composite-mod recap:''' if you’ve removed the RF modulator in favour of direct composite, you can omit its two 100 µF caps – they only filter the RF can’s internal 5 V line.  
* '''Cap spacing:''' Commodore often bent electrolytic leads outward – clip the old leads flush and use the holes; don’t enlarge them with a drill, the inner-layer vias run very close.  
* '''Stagger your install:''' replace and test in sections (power, then audio/video). If something suddenly fails you’ll know which group to re-check.