Power Supply Repair
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A BBC Micro power supply that released its magic blue smoke. I replace the failed Rifa X2 caps and service the whole PSU with the Retro Clinic advanced kit.
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An Atari Lynx II that won’t power on, fixed by replacing the power stage components (Q12, D13, Q7, Q8, R74) and recapping the board with a Digital Delights kit.
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A 3DO FZ-1 bought as working had an intermittent fault. Leaking power stage capacitors were the cause, and replacing them exposed a failed regulator and blown fuse.
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A dead Spectrum +2A/B power supply, a dangerous old mains plug and the fuse that is nearly always the culprit, plus the hidden second fuse you should check.
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A Samsung 40 inch LCD TV that just clicks and never turns on, fixed by spotting and replacing two worn 1000uF 25V capacitors on the power board, with ESR meter results.