newbie with workstation looking for caps.

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Title: newbie with workstation looking for caps.
Post by: jmeddo on August 14, 2016, 04:33:31 PM
recently picked up a mono next workstation with monitor, kb and mouse. I notice that 3 caps  seem to be holding but 2 are doa. Any special place to order these capacitors  or suggestions. I figure I need to get the bad ones replaced or would it be better to replace all of them at once. I have sites i have used but figure i would check before jumping in Tks ahead of time
Title: newbie with workstation looking for caps.
Post by: tjallen on August 14, 2016, 06:43:56 PM
For electrolytic capacitors make sure to match not only the size, capacitance, and voltage rating, but also the ESR (equivalent series resistance) or impedance, particularly for capacitors in the power supply section. Get capacitors with a 105 C temperature rating, too. I'd order from either digikey.com or mouser.com if you are in the US. Good brands are Nichicon, United Chemi-con, Panasonic, and Rubycon. Other brands may not have good quality control and could expire early.
Title: newbie with workstation looking for caps.
Post by: barcher174 on August 14, 2016, 08:32:05 PM
To add to this, I would also recommend replacing them all at the same time.
Title: newbie with workstation looking for caps.
Post by: t-rexky on August 14, 2016, 09:19:09 PM
Also have a look at the document I prepared for the TurboColor.  Most of it applies:

http://www.nextcomputers.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2803&start=20
Title: newbie with workstation looking for caps.
Post by: jmeddo on September 03, 2016, 07:22:20 PM
Thanks for  all of the help  and suggestions....all caps have been replaced .
Title: Re: newbie with workstation looking for caps.
Post by: milanojess on November 15, 2019, 05:32:38 PM
Quote from: t-rexky on August 14, 2016, 09:19:09 PMAlso have a look at the document I prepared for the TurboColor.  Most of it applies:

http://www.nextcomputers.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2803&start=20

Hi, I am getting link doesn't exist. Is this doc still avail? i am trying to revive my turbo color station that no longer power on (yes have replaced battery) Thanks!
Title: Re: newbie with workstation looking for caps.
Post by: Rob Blessin Black Hole on November 18, 2019, 01:35:02 AM
Here is a good caps thread ... http://www.nextcomputers.org/forums/index.php?topic=3941.msg22745#msg22745 
Title: Re: newbie with workstation looking for caps.
Post by: t-rexky on November 22, 2019, 04:14:34 AM
Quote from: milanojess on November 15, 2019, 05:32:38 PMHi, I am getting link doesn't exist. Is this doc still avail? i am trying to revive my turbo color station that no longer power on (yes have replaced battery) Thanks!

It looks like the link format has changed after the forum software upgrade.  That thread is here: http://www.nextcomputers.org/forums/index.php?topic=2803 (http://www.nextcomputers.org/forums/index.php?topic=2803)

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