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Default Dirty connector update-more info

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All solder joints inspected and good. Do the dipped type of
electrolytic caps go bad? I thought they were immune to the problems
that the liquid filled ones have.


If those "dipped electrolyics" are the solid-tantalum type, they're
rather notorious for failing "shorted". i think I've also heard of
them failing "open" due to stress cracking.