TheGrandPubaa Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 So I recently picked up an Apple IIc and a green phospher Monitor II in reasonable condition while I was on a trip to Nashville. I'll spare the details of the restoration pratfalls i've blundered through, but suffice to say the Monitor II currently works. I know that RIFA capacitors are used for line conditioning and tend to let out the magic smoke after three decades. I need to figure out if these capacitors need to be replaced soon as I suspect, and if so, I was hoping someone could help point me in the direction of compatible replacements. The caps on the main board don't appear to have any leaks or bulges at the moment so I am not super worried about them just yet. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/357260-apple-monitor-ii-rifa-capacitor-replacement/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick3092 Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 (edited) Those are dipped film caps and cannot leak. They also very rarely explode like RIFAs do. The problem with rifas is the plastic case cracks and lets moisture in. Then eventually it blows. At least that's my understanding. Edited November 25, 2023 by nick3092 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/357260-apple-monitor-ii-rifa-capacitor-replacement/#findComment-5355123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrandPubaa Posted November 25, 2023 Author Share Posted November 25, 2023 7 hours ago, nick3092 said: Those are dipped film caps and cannot leak. They also very rarely explode like RIFAs do. The problem with rifas is the plastic case cracks and lets moisture in. Then eventually it blows. At least that's my understanding. That sounds reassuring. I guess as long as it's still working, I won't worry about doing any part replacement. Thanks for the feedback. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/357260-apple-monitor-ii-rifa-capacitor-replacement/#findComment-5355410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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