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Do electrolytic capacitors blow up when old?

Electrolytic capacitors sometimes blow up -- due to heat, old age, or lack of use(?). I have some old studio flashes us...
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posted by nospam
17 comments posted 18yrs posted by nospam

UPDATE: Weird RCA TV Problem

Hi, It looks like the problem is fixed (see below for details). This is the first time I have encountered a button swit...
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posted by bpetria
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Slightly OT ...

We see a lot of stuff on here from time to time, about crappy Chinese goods. Well, a couple of days ago, my usual offic...
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posted by arfa.daily
26 comments posted 18yrs posted by arfa.daily

Samsung LCD Syncmaster 171V

Hi This monitor model code GH17LSSBY or model name 171V has power up but white screen.I checked the power supply.There...
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posted by maxg70
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Part Identification

I have what appears to be a power transistor in a TO-220 package that is in a Toshiba television. The number on it is S...
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posted by robnang34
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Sharp LC-37HV6U, which DVI cable fits?

I'm trying to help a client over the phone with this Sharp LC-37HV6U television. He is trying to hook up his satellite...
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posted by farberbear.unspam
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Sony DLP.

M # KDSR60ZBR1. Dead, led flashes four times. No start. Only 13 months old. Ideas? Dani.
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posted by greeben
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Toshiba DLP.

Model # 52HM84, it takes six, or seven tries to get it on, then it's fine. Ballast, or light engine? Don't have any part...
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posted by greeben
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by greeben

Samsung 43" rear projection.

Dead, won't come on, led is on at standby, & just flashes at turn with remote, indicating SMPS is ok, & getting signal...
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posted by greeben
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by greeben

Magnavox CCU091 parts value

Need the value of R571 and C571 on a Magnavox/Funai CCU091. No schematic. R571 burnt and C571 has no markings. Thanks.
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posted by cdavidwwaver
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Hobart Toaster Wiring Diagram Needed ASAP

Hi. I have a Hobart ET27-4 commercial grade 4-slice toaster. It is a 208/240 volt model. The only way I can get it to t...
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posted by rockfred
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Thank you for your Help!!

Well, I have recently composed a radio using CXA1019S(a product of Sony),However, the radio cannot receive the FM signa...
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posted by 111Yi.Jiang
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Xybernaut MC12-1960 Charger defective

Hello! Anyone knowing the Xybernaut MC12-1960 Charger? We have acouple of defective units: Upon inserting a reportedly...
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posted by quitex
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TFT backlight shuts off after 2 seconds..

I have a more than one tft screen where the backlight shuts off after ~2 seconds. By turning the monitor off and on aga...
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posted by posedge52
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by posedge52