weeber
Active Member
Just picked up a SX-9 receiver that I'm told doesn't work. No idea what's wrong. I haven't plugged it in yet. I did take the cover off and saw some nasty things. The two big capacitors are bulging at the top and it looks to be leaking out the bottom.
In theory, if I wanted to try and fix this, what are some things I need to consider?
First, my only electronics experience is building a nixie clock, which I had no problem with. I could perform all the tasks and tests, but only have very very basic grasps of the concepts involved, but I do enjoy a challenge.
Is this particular receiver to complicated to consider?
The capacitors are 15000uf 71v (at least that's what stamped on them). They seem expensive and I'm not sure I want to put in too much money.
Besides the obvious big capacitors that need replacing, what other components need to be checked before proceeding? That is before I plug it in. What do I need to do before plugging it in and then after?
I guess I'm asking where to start?
Oh, and I don't seem to be able to find a service manual, the closest I can find is for a SX-8.
In theory, if I wanted to try and fix this, what are some things I need to consider?
First, my only electronics experience is building a nixie clock, which I had no problem with. I could perform all the tasks and tests, but only have very very basic grasps of the concepts involved, but I do enjoy a challenge.
Is this particular receiver to complicated to consider?
The capacitors are 15000uf 71v (at least that's what stamped on them). They seem expensive and I'm not sure I want to put in too much money.
Besides the obvious big capacitors that need replacing, what other components need to be checked before proceeding? That is before I plug it in. What do I need to do before plugging it in and then after?
I guess I'm asking where to start?
Oh, and I don't seem to be able to find a service manual, the closest I can find is for a SX-8.