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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)

Part number Part description Notes
F1 125V 4A fuse (MZ) small type
ZD31 RD6.8EB 6.8V 1/2W Zener diode
ZD32 RD4.3EB 4.3V 1/2W Zener diode
ZD51 RD15EB 15V 1/2W Zener diode
PC31, PC51 PC8170, TLP521-1 Photocoupler
PC52 S12MD1, TLP541G
Q31 2SC2333 / 2SC2335 Transistor
Q32, Q33, Q53 2SC1815Y Transistor
C9 200V 470μF Original: 180V 470μF. Height must not exceed 41mm and diameter 25.8mm.
C24 25V 1000μF
C25 16V 1000μF (25V can also be used) Original: 16V 680μF
C27 25V 220μF Original: 25V 120μF
C28 16V 100μF
C31 16V 100μF Original: 10V 100μF
C33 16V 220μF Optional: 25V can aldo be used
C34 10V 100μF Original: 6.3V 100μF
C35 50V 10μF Original: 25V 10μF
C38 50V 3.3μF
C40, C41 16V 6800μF Original: 10V 5600μF
C42 10V 2200μF Original: 6.3V 2200μF
R33, R34 100Ω 1/6W
R35 3Ω 1/4W Original: 3.3Ω
R40 2KΩ 1/6W
R98 2.2KΩ 1/4W Original: 1/6W

PRO

Compact XVI,030 Compact

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