Re: unable to fix faulty capacitor? pls help!

From: The Real Andy (.pearson_at_wayit_dot_com_dot_au_remove_the_obvious_to_reply)
Date: 06/10/04 

Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 21:05:11 +1000

On Thu, 10 Jun 2004 18:32:42 +0800, "Rheilly Phoull"
<Rheilly@bigpong.com> wrote:
<snip>
>For the low cost of the components, it is the policy of many techs to
>replace all electrolytics in the power supply (or anywhere the problem may

Where is the fun in that? ;)

>be thought to be) in old equipment. I feel that is a practical approach, by
>the same token a new bridge wouldnt bankrupt you either. Also that approach
>eliminates some components when you are trouble shooting.

It's all about learning something new. Whilst I rarely repair anything
these days, I still enjoy getting my hands dirty in the workshop to
see if I can find those faulty parts without replacing anything. I do
admit it wastes time but the boys in the workshop think I'm good!!!
There is nothing like finding the faulty part and telling the
apprentice to replace it, then fire up to see it work!

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