Re: Trying to revive a Goodmans One Ten receiver
When you come to unsolder/remove the original capacitors, check with a voltmeter to make sure that they are absolutely discharged- depending on the circuit design and the condition of the capacitors, charge can linger for a surprisingly long time after switch off. Even if they only measure a few volts some time after disconnecting power, they can still deliver a hefty current spike if soldering iron or cutters short to something and that can kill semiconductors all over the place.
A painful and embarrassing lesson that sticks in the mind....
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