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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Roland SK-88 Pro Repair

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9kOjT6IzEQ I recently got around to fixing my second Roland SK-88 Pro(and now for the last time I'll say "Pro") and wanted touch touch on some of the things I may have glossed over in the video. This one was recorded as an "along for the ride" format, so it wasn't the most conducive to giving technical information and…

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Voodoo 5 Capacitor Replacement – ★★★☆☆ 3/5 Skill

https://youtu.be/zLjBqS8Sgdc In one of my older videos I went through and replaced the capacitors on a Voodoo 5 to get it working again. It is a card that uses all SMD parts but not too many different types. I had some very kind help on Vogons for determining the correct series of parts to match the original capacitors on…

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