"inty's world" wrote in message
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they are tantalium caps, replace with another tantalium.


I'd replace them with electrolytics unless there's very good reason why
tants are essential. As they smoked I'd assume they're across the supply, ie
filter caps, so as long as they physically fit, electrolytics are a
reasonable choice for replacement.

Tantalum caps have very high failure rates, and worse still they often fail
short circuit. I never use them unless I have to.

Dave