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c/diy · Posted by u/demo-tom · 🌻

Fixed a 40 year old radio with a $2 capacitor

It hummed and crackled for years. Replaced one capacitor and it sounds new.

Always unplug and discharge before you open old electronics.

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  • u/demo-leo · 20 hours ago(1 reply hidden)
    This is the content I am here for.
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    • u/demo-tom OP · 19 hours ago(0 replies hidden)
      Ha, thanks. Old radios are very forgiving.
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  • u/demo-owner · 20 hours ago(0 replies hidden)
    Great safety note. Pinning this to the wiki.
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