Sonic Core PCI Card Capacitor Replacement Service

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Hi! Are you still doing this. I have 2 Pulsar2s that died. My Luna and Pro are fine for almost 24 years!!!!! Not really necessary but would like to get at least one of the Pulsars going. I would barter one of them for the repair if possible. I'm located in New Jersey. Thanks!
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I've just fixed mine, I'll be putting up a video tutorial "soon". So don't get rid of the cards.
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Thanks!
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Here you go!

"Sonic Core Creamware Pulsar II capacitor replacement"
https://youtu.be/5dcZLVWpHcw
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:)


c'mon now! don't post it everywhere....
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Acknowledged, I just wanted to trigger any thread subscriptions people may have. : )
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Nice video, good work.
This might save a few pulsar/scopes in the universe :)
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Hi All

I need to replace a small capacitor that has come loose and one of the legs has snapped off so cant just re-solder. Its the one closest to the power plug on the IO board (no need to guess why its come loose! :cry: ). It has 3b 47 6.3v printed on it.

Can anyone point me to where I could buy a replacement please? I've tried looking but when googling I'm provided with a huge list of option and suspect that 99% aren't actually the same. I'm in the UK if that helps however I'd be happy to order from abroad if there are no UK suppliers.

Thanks
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There are some component suggestions on this slideshow:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/ ... sp=sharing
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asktoby wrote: Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:23 am There are some component suggestions on this slideshow:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/ ... sp=sharing
downloaded,- thank you !!!

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Good video, solid work 8)
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asktoby wrote: Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:23 am There are some component suggestions on this slideshow:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/ ... sp=sharing
That’s great thanks so much Asktoby!

Although the link went to an auction that had ended I was able to find this one that is still active so thanks for your pointer!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115680610804 ... media=COPY
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asktoby wrote: Fri Jan 27, 2023 1:55 am Here you go!

"Sonic Core Creamware Pulsar II capacitor replacement"
https://youtu.be/5dcZLVWpHcw
thanks for the superb video asktoby..

..and also for your generosity in sharing documentation with component links, very much appreciated !

:)
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