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What's the oldest piece of tech you still have running? (suppo.fi)

submitted 11 months ago by bartolomeo@suppo.fi to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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And tell me how proud of it you are.

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[–] cynar@lemmy.world 17 points 11 months ago (1 children)

If you've not done so, look into replacing/getting replaced the electrolytic capacitors in the TV. They are one of the only parts that truly suffers from aging. By the sound of it, some of yours are on their last legs. If you replace them before they go completely, you can limit the damage. A failed cap can often cause damage to other components.

The caps will generally have their value and tolerances printed on them. They are ¢ each, so it's fairly cheap, parts wise.

[–] Neon 16 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Read this first. CRT TVs have high voltage in them.

[–] cynar@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

Very good point!