Re: planar pt1704a

Alright, thanks for the help. Kinda suspected that when I shelved it a ways back.

Had this thing sitting around and thought I'd see if anyone had a general idea of what'd be wrong with it. Monitor turns on(no display) and the power light flashes. When I hit menu the screen looks like in the pics attached. Caps inside look good and I think are a good quality cap, although the monitor is fairly old by now. Forgot to take pics of the board earlier but I can take some later....

Re: Few questions from a beginner

Well looks like I've procrastinated long enough. Still have a few questions:

1. What size wick is recommended?
2. Lookin at a chisel tip; 1/32,1/16,1/8, or 3/64"?
3. What's the recommended way to test a power supply after replacing the caps?

Re: Few questions from a beginner

So figuring to start out with this after reading everything:
exacto knife set
[URL=http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=374-100]Stahl Tools STSSVT Variable Temp Soldering Station 5-40w[/URL] + extra tips
desoldering bulb and stainless needle/dental pick

As far as solder just need 60/40, no special type? Guessing desoldering wick/braid isn't really necessary just an option? I'll have to come up with something to practice on too yet.Re: Few questions from a beginner

So figuring

I have a few power supplies I'm thinking about recapping, all Antecs: Smartpower 350w & 450w, SL220 220w, and a PP-253x 250w. From reading a bit on the forums it seems the Smartpowers are considered worth recapping but I was wondering if the others are decent enough to recap or not to bother? I also have a Viewsonic monitor power supply that needs recapped.
As I'm new to this and don't have any equipment yet I was wondering where I should buy soldering equipment from, don't think I'll be doing much of this in the future but could be wrong.