Protected: Capacitor Replacement Guide

Types of CapacitorsReforming and VariacsFinding Bad CapsMeasuringUnderstanding MeasurementsFootprint/PackageRemovalSpecifications (Voltage, capacitance, series)Ordering Capacitors are the cause of many failures on older devices. But they aren't always easy to find when they are bad and replacing them can be a challenge when it comes to even just picking new ones. My goal here is to demystify the process of repairing devices…

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First Contact – The Atari ST’s Surprisingly Numerous Faults

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-BNhr1g1hg I recently had the opportunity to pick up an Atari 520ST complete with an SC1224 RGB monitor and SF354 disk drive. This is my first ever experience using an ST system and I had a pretty rough start with it. This was a very special computer for me because it is the only vintage computer I have ever…

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