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  • nManJofo
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    • Jul 2006
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    Measuring capacity, ESR...

    I've got plenty of capacitors I've desoldered from various mobos and PSUs, but I have no idea, how to measure their "condition". There are several RLC meters, but most of them can measure up to 100uf (+-). Is it different to measure electrolyte and any other capacitor? I cant afford any expensive multimeter, so a DIY solution would be great TY for help...
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    • kc8adu
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      • Nov 2003
      • 8832
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      Re: Measuring capacity, ESR...

      i just toss em and install new.
      not worth the trouble to reuse.

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