IIfx
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After many years of procrastination, I decided to tackle my first 68k recap. I relearned soldering when I recapped a chinese OTA DVR, so the Classic II should be doable.
My Classic II became unusable in 2011. The repair work is well overdue.
I used the wire cutter/sharp pliers method to remove the caps and only lifted 1 pad. I guess I am lucky?
The situation looked bleak prior to the 90% proof alcohol bath:
After the bath with toothbrush scrubbing of the board:
90% IPA will neutralize the acidic electrolyte remaining on the board, correct? Hopefully this board is salvageable. I have 1 spare, also with leaky caps.
Tantalum or Aluminum Poly? I can't decide.
My Classic II became unusable in 2011. The repair work is well overdue.
I used the wire cutter/sharp pliers method to remove the caps and only lifted 1 pad. I guess I am lucky?
The situation looked bleak prior to the 90% proof alcohol bath:
After the bath with toothbrush scrubbing of the board:
90% IPA will neutralize the acidic electrolyte remaining on the board, correct? Hopefully this board is salvageable. I have 1 spare, also with leaky caps.
Tantalum or Aluminum Poly? I can't decide.