05-03-2014, 03:19 PM
N. Sheppard
First things first and I wonder why everyone immediately jumped on this cap:
Do not proceed unless full recap is done.
Then full inspection.
Then start troubleshooting.
PS. No one is really in the business of repairing capacitors, but if you are up to it, read many posts here and elsewhere about restuffing electrolytics. Otherwise just remove it and solder separate caps in place.
First things first and I wonder why everyone immediately jumped on this cap:
Do not proceed unless full recap is done.
Then full inspection.
Then start troubleshooting.
PS. No one is really in the business of repairing capacitors, but if you are up to it, read many posts here and elsewhere about restuffing electrolytics. Otherwise just remove it and solder separate caps in place.
