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Why X68000's caps are almost broken

In 1980s, aluminum electrolytic capacitors with quaternary salt were used. It was said high performance and long life. Many companies made them. But about 5 years goes, they started leaking solutions that was high pH (having strong alkalinity). It was found that quaternary salt became alkaline belong long time use. That problems was not found in condensed test in labs. As a result, almost high performance caps in 1980 leaks in about 10 years. High pH caps not only leaks but makes short circuit. Then one day, PSU fires.

To prevent break down,we must need to renew all caps. But now, it is too late. Almost PSU is broken,isn't it?

We must replace not only caps but zener-diodes, photo couplers, some transistors, resistors, and so on. Ideally, all pars to be replaced but some parts was discontinued.

I researched succeeding parts, but it is imperfect. Any advices is welcome.

p.s. Original X68000 PSU seems not to use quaternary salt. But they are too old, so they should be replaced.

Original model

ACE (SH2 Unit)

EXPERT,SUPER,XVI,030 (SH4 Unit)

PSU part number Part description Specifications
F1 125V 4A fuse (MZ) smaller type Midget
ZD31 RD6.8EB etc. 6.8V 500ma Zener diode
ZD32 RD4.3EB etc. 4.3V 500ma Zener diode
ZD51 RD15EB etc. 15V 500ma Zener diode
PC31, PC51 PC8170, TLP521-1 etc.
PC52 S12MD1, TLP541G etc.
Q31 2SC2333 / 2SC2335
Q32, Q33, Q53 2SC1815Y
C9 105 ℃ etc. 200V470μF Original: 180V470μF 85 ℃. Height must not exceed 41mm and diameter 25.8mm
C24 25V1000μF 105 ℃
C25 It might be using the 25V of 105 ℃ ↑ 16V1000μF Original: 16V680μF
C27 25V220μF 105 ℃ Genuine: 25V120μF
C28 105 ℃ (OS-CON Allowed) 16V100μF
C31 105 ℃ (OS-CON Allowed) 16V100μF Original: 10V100μF
C33 16V220μF 105 ℃ Optional: 25V products the same as the C27
C34 10V100μF 105 ℃ Original: 6.3V100μF
C35 50V10μF 105 ℃ Genuine: 25V10μF
C38 50V3.3μF 105 ℃
C40, C41 16V6800μF 105 ℃ Original: 10V5600μF
C42 10V2200μF 105 ℃ Original: 6.3V2200μF
R33, R34 100Ω 1 / 6W metallization new small
R35 3Ω 1 / 4W metal coating Original: 3.3Ω
R40 2KΩ 1 / 6W metal coating
R98 2.2KΩ 1 / 4W metallization new small Original: 1 / 6W

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