Re: Do I need a cap kit?

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Posted by Mr Arcade on 15, 2001 at 8:27 AM:

In Reply to: Do I need a cap kit? posted by robert mcelwee on 15, 2001 at 8:16 AM:

I was afraid the first time I capped a monitor...I would suggest doing it if the picture is dim or has jailbars...or if it bends at the top or bottom.

I have linked to a good page on how to cap.

I suggest if you are going to do it...that you go to Radio Shack and buy a de-soldering iron. I suggest the iron with the squeeze bulb. I think they cost around $9 and they make the job MUCH easier.

Just be sure to sort the caps and change them one at a time ( pull one...install new....pull one, install new...etc)

Often the results are amazing. I had a Donkey Kong that barely had any picture at all...I capped it and the picture looked brand new !

Mr Arcade

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: I was afraid the first time I capped a monitor...I would suggest doing it if the picture is dim or has jailbars...or if it bends at the top or bottom. : I have linked to a good page on how to cap. : I suggest if you are going to do it...that you go to Radio Shack and buy a de-soldering iron. I suggest the iron with the squeeze bulb. I think they cost around $9 and they make the job MUCH easier. : Just be sure to sort the caps and change them one at a time ( pull one...install new....pull one, install new...etc) : Often the results are amazing. I had a Donkey Kong that barely had any picture at all...I capped it and the picture looked brand new ! : Mr Arcade

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