1280 Replacing Caps

Electrolytic capacitors are pretty much made from paper, foil and electrolyte. With time the electrolyte can evaporate and/or leak. This can affect their operating parameters and it is best to replace them.

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On the 2018 the main capacitors to replace are on the Control Room card and on the I/O card.

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Control Room Card

I/O Room Card

Below is the bill of materials for both boards.

Our favorite supplier of components is Mouser, so we are providing their part numbers as well.