Can I use this cap as a replacement?

[sparkyuiop]

Hello all

I am repairing a 42" Philips Plasma T.V and found a cap that looks like it has overheated and is losing its frock!

I have tested it (not precisely) and it appears OK but I'd like to change it anyway.

The original black 1000uf / 35v / 85c is the bottom one in the picture and I want to replace it with the blue one 1000u-m / 35v / 105c.

I don't know why they are different colours or if it matters and I don't know why the blue one says u-m and not uf. On my meter they both show about 1000uf so I'm confused!

I am told it will be fine but because the sizes are different, it's bothering me so thought I'd check it out with the experts first.

Thanks for helping.

[Kairi]

Re: Can I use this cap as a replacement?

Assuming that u-M means 1000uf that's fine performance wise. However please check the temperature rating on the blue cap. You would want to use the same or higher temperature rating.

On a side note, your original cap was a Rubycon, that is a very good brand. I would be hesitant to change it out for an inferior product if it's still working as it should.

[newtothis]

Re: Can I use this cap as a replacement?

Doubt the cap is bad, Rubycon rarely fail!

[sparkyuiop]

Re: Can I use this cap as a replacement?

OK that's convinced me, it's going back in! Why has it's dress come down? Never seen that before!

[tom66]

Re: Can I use this cap as a replacement?

Heat, the label was made a little too big, not a big problem. Rubycon can last a long time, even at high temperatures.