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Argus25 · 2nd May 2019, 11:51 pm

When it comes to the electrolytics, its better to replace the twist lock ones with new ones than hanging axial caps under the chassis and cutting connections to the existing capacitors which sometimes act as supporting tags for components. You don't want to leave them connected as they will be leaky. If you remove them, then there are obvious chassis holes. So its best to order the correct replacement twist lock can style capacitors for a proper repair. It also improves the chassis appearance with the new capacitors.

2nd May 2019, 11:51 pm	#5
Argus25 No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia. Posts: 2,679	Re: 1940's Motorola VT 71 tv When it comes to the electrolytics, its better to replace the twist lock ones with new ones than hanging axial caps under the chassis and cutting connections to the existing capacitors which sometimes act as supporting tags for components. You don't want to leave them connected as they will be leaky. If you remove them, then there are obvious chassis holes. So its best to order the correct replacement twist lock can style capacitors for a proper repair. It also improves the chassis appearance with the new capacitors.