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Default Kind of a generic electrolytic cap question

On Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:32:29 -0800, John-Del wrote:

99% of the time a board that works normally when heated has a lazy
electrolytic.


Or a dry solder joint somewhere on the board.

If the electro replacement doesn't fix it, try cooling individual parts
to see if you can get it to act up.


Good call. For which you can use stuff like 'pipe freeze' or 'Arctic
freeze' with the fine straw inserted - sold at your local plumbing
supplies. Clean the board with IPA afterwards.




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