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Replacing Through Hole Electrolytic Capacitors

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Replacing the Capacitors
  • First, make sure the circuit board is oriented so you can see the top of the capacitor you're replacing.

  • Next, use a black Sharpie or similar permanent marker to mark where the negative stripe of the capacitor meets the PCB.

  • Now you can remove the electrolytic capacitors. There are 2 methods you can use:

  • 1. Heat one capacitor lead and lift the capacitor lead slightly out of the board. Keep doing this until the capacitor is free from the circuit board

  • 2. Desolder both legs of the capacitor, then pull the capacitor out of the circuit board.

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