Recap the CPU?

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iantm

iantm

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I’ve gotten some feedback that recapping a CPU card in a 2002 Quicksilver isn’t necessary. The caps look slightly corroded to me on the outside and a few are sticky. What else could that be?
 

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phunguss

phunguss

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Looks like dust to me. Usually bad caps leave a residue on the green board, not the sides of the cans too much. Try some IsoPropyl Alcohol (IPA 91% or better) and a light toothbrush.
 
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