I know it's not the norm, but... I still have and occasionally run an old Sony Vaio P4 desktop: Illustration software and scanning. Sony Vaio PCV-RX860 running x86 XP.

Anyway, I've never had an issue with the old gal, she's a great machine, but I'm wondering if perhaps I should eyeball MB caps, and/or perhaps recap the PS or replace the PS for good measure, if I'm wanting to keep her available on the back-desk into the future. Or just run her 'till one day she's done. I do hate the thought of having to pay a monthly fee to use the new Illustrator, since I only use it on occasion......

Hi all, newbie here asking a potentially theoretical question, but one directly related to a new-to-me monitor: Dell 2408wfp.

It is currently in good working condition, however, I'm wondering if I should go ahead and recap the power supply now, or just run her, and only go in for 'repairs' if &/or when she develops issues down the road?

Reason for asking: I've done some recapping: recently completely recapped (and 60+ resistors) a vintage Altec Lansing pro audio mixer, for example. My feeling with the pro audio SS gear has been to get fresh caps in (mostly due...

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Hello everyone. My name is Joe, I'm staring down the big five O, and have spent my life loving to bring things others have given up on "back from the dead", or at least breathe new life into things. My workshop is one of my favorite places to hang (usually by myself), and I love learning, as well as restoring.

I do most of my own mechanic work (although less as I get older - it's not as much fun as it used to be), refinishing (small antique appliances, or whatever) , I'll attempt a repair on almost anything......