Macintosh Plus Capacitor Replacement Guide: Difference between revisions
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* '''C1:''' 3.9µF 35 V non-polarized (recommended replacement: 4.7µF 100V non-polar film capacitor) | * '''C1:''' 3.9µF 35 V non-polarized (recommended replacement: 4.7µF 100V non-polar film capacitor) | ||
* '''Main Filter Capacitor''': 4700µF (270 V rating, axial) | * '''Main Filter Capacitor''': 4700µF (270 V rating, X, axial) (RIFA) | ||
* '''High-voltage Capacitors''': 10µF (160 V) | * '''High-voltage Capacitors''': 10µF (160 V) | ||
* '''Medium-value Capacitors''': 22µF, 33µF, 47µF (typically 16–50 V) | * '''Medium-value Capacitors''': 22µF, 33µF, 47µF (typically 16–50 V) | ||