Profile 5Mb restoration

Jlgarcia

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Hi and Happy New Year!!

I've got as a Christmas present an Apple Profile, the seller told me that it was in perfect working condition but... when I powered it on I got my real present... a RIFA stinky smoke bomb 😓.

I am going to start the restoration of the Profile and I am going to replace the two 0,1uF RIFA capacitors, but I am not sure if I need to replace the other four film capacitors:
1 x 0,1uF
2 x 0,22uF 100v
1 x 0,022uF 100v

And if so, what are the best replacements for these capacitors?

Thanks for your help!
José Luis
 

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Jlgarcia

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All those filter caps gotta go. They aren't actually RIFA brand from the look of it, but they're the same type and will blow.

Thank you! I will try to find replacements for them. I suppose that metallized poliester will be an option.
 

wottle

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Trying to fix up a Profile Power Supply as well. Looks like one of the RIFA caps blew on this one (as did the fuse). What did you use to replace those safety caps? I couldn't tell what kind of caps would be best to replace them, but want to tackle them all while I have it apart.