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{{Infobox computer
| name        = Atari 600XL
| image        = [[File:Atari-600XL.jpg|250px]]
| caption      = Atari 600XL home computer
| manufacturer = Atari, Inc.
| type        = Home Computer
| release date = 1983
| discontinued = 1984
| cpu          = MOS Technology 6502C (SALLY) @ 1.79 MHz (NTSC) / 1.77 MHz (PAL)
| memory      = 16 KB RAM (expandable to 64 KB), 24 KB ROM
| os          = Atari OS Rev. 1, Atari BASIC Rev. B (in ROM)
| predecessor  = [[Atari 400]]
| successor    = [[Atari 800XL]]
}}
This guide provides a complete '''electrolytic capacitor replacement''' reference for the '''[[Atari 600XL]]''' home computer. All electrolytic capacitors should be replaced as part of a preventive recapping to ensure continued reliability. The original capacitors are now over 40 years old and are prone to drying out, leaking, or losing capacitance, which can cause instability, audio issues, video distortion, and complete system failure.
This guide provides a complete '''electrolytic capacitor replacement''' reference for the '''[[Atari 600XL]]''' home computer. All electrolytic capacitors should be replaced as part of a preventive recapping to ensure continued reliability. The original capacitors are now over 40 years old and are prone to drying out, leaking, or losing capacitance, which can cause instability, audio issues, video distortion, and complete system failure.


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