[xsdb] had a real problem. His JBL L8400P 600 watt subwoofer went up in flames – literally. Four of the large capacitors on the board had bulged and leaked. The electrolyte then caused a short in the ...

[xsdb] had a real problem. His JBL L8400P 600 watt subwoofer went up in flames – literally. Four of the large capacitors on the board had bulged and leaked. The electrolyte then caused a short in the ...

Capacitors fail and burn, often taking some PCB laminate along for the ride. Here’s the story of replacing parts and bringing this classic multimeter back to life. It’s been 10 years since a certain ...