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Old 23rd May 2018, 2:36 pm   #26
WaveyDipole
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Default Re: What to replace a RIFA X2 with?

I have just got around to pulling the PSU from the computer and it looks pretty clean. However, there are far more electrolytic caps present than the 2 x electrolytic caps supplied with the "capacitor replacement kit". I can see one that corresponds (220uF at 35v), but I can't see anything to correspond to the supplied Suntan (220uF at 50v). Most of the caps look OK with no indication of leaking. They are a mixture of Nippon Chem Com and Marcon. I don't recognize the latter although I think I have seen the former. One cap with a top that is starting to bulge, so this will have to be replaced. I am wondering whether to replace the others while I have the PSU on the bench?

Soldering looks to be original although one securing screw is probably halfway undone.

On reflection, I think I will use the two RIFA caps I was supplied with. The originals have lasted a few years and I see no obvious signs of cracking or damage so I guess the new ones should also be good for a few years.
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