3lectr1cPPC
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So, I bought a PowerBook 145 off of eBay, described as having no contrast on the display. It arrived, and so did the caps I ordered so that I could get it going.
I did the recap last night, (my first real SMD rework attempt), and I think the work turned out fine, although it doesn’t look very pretty. I did all the tiny caps with ceramics, and then I replaced the bigger ones as well. (I used a single tantalum and an axial electrolytic bent to fit. I mean, it’s an odd assortment but it should work, right?)
I cleaned up the pads and there didn’t appear to be any major damage. The pads pretty much all had some minor damage around the edges, but each one took solder and I was able to get every new cap installed. After all of this, I plugged everything in, and still no contrast! Does anyone know what’s up?
One thing I’m concerned about is how small the replacement caps were. I was able to install them just fine, but I’m worried something could have gone wrong and I got the wrong type.
Here’s some images of my work:
I did the recap last night, (my first real SMD rework attempt), and I think the work turned out fine, although it doesn’t look very pretty. I did all the tiny caps with ceramics, and then I replaced the bigger ones as well. (I used a single tantalum and an axial electrolytic bent to fit. I mean, it’s an odd assortment but it should work, right?)
I cleaned up the pads and there didn’t appear to be any major damage. The pads pretty much all had some minor damage around the edges, but each one took solder and I was able to get every new cap installed. After all of this, I plugged everything in, and still no contrast! Does anyone know what’s up?
One thing I’m concerned about is how small the replacement caps were. I was able to install them just fine, but I’m worried something could have gone wrong and I got the wrong type.
Here’s some images of my work: