Commodore PET 2001 Capacitor Replacement Guide: Difference between revisions

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The first-generation '''PET 2001''' (1977 – 1979)—assemblies 320008 / 320081 / 320132—uses a simple linear supply together with an internal 9" monochrome CRT.   
The first-generation '''PET 2001''' (1977 – 1979)—assemblies 320008 / 320081 / 320132—uses a simple linear supply together with an internal 9" monochrome CRT.  After forty-plus years, the original electrolytic capacitors are at (or past) their design life.  Re-capping:
After forty-plus years, the original electrolytic capacitors are at (or past) their design life.  Re-capping:


* stabilises the +5 V / +12 V rails used by the logic and VIC video section,   
* stabilises the +5 V / +12 V rails used by the logic and VIC video section,