RobSmithDev | Finding a SURFACE MOUNT Shorted Capacitor @RobSmithDev | Uploaded October 2023 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
So in the last video I tried to fix a dead short circuit between 5V and GND by removing all of the electrolytic capacitors. Unfortunately that didn't work and the short remained.
So in this video we're going to check the SMD ceramic capacitors to see if one of them is at fault.
Don't worry, I've a fast and easy way to find the culprit, and spoiler.... this time we do!
If you are planning on recapping an A1200 be careful with C407. It has a different orientation between Rev 1 and Rev 2 boards!
There are several companies that will perform this recapping for you, and if don't have a huge amount of soldering experience it may be best left to an expert.

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🛠️ Things Used
• DC power supply (0-30V,0-10A) amzn.to/3Lj6VSC
• Thermal Camera: amzn.to/3RfSiTC (I purchased it from Aliexpress)
• A1200 Capacitor Kit: (not a sponsor) https://amigakit.amiga.store/a1200-capacitor-pack-professional-recapping-p-12644.html
• Kickstart 3.2 Licence: (not a sponsor) retropassion.co.uk/product/amigaos-32-cd-rom-only
• Kickstart 3.2.2 ROMs: (not a sponsor) retropassion.co.uk/product/amigaos-32-rom-burning-service-for-amiga-a1200
• 8x8 AMG8833 Thermal Sensor: shop.pimoroni.com/products/adafruit-amg8833-ir-thermal-camera-breakout
• 32x24 Thermal Sensor: (not a sponsor) shop.pimoroni.com/products/mlx90640-thermal-camera-breakout

📖 Chapters
(00:00) Intro and Recap (see what I did there!?)
(00:17) Exploring the *many* ceramic capacitors
(00:53) Methods for Detecting Bad Components
(01:55) Thats Not a Normal Camera, It's Thermal!
(02:35) Constant Current Power Supplies
(03:01) Capacitor Roulette - Upper Side
(03:45) Capacitor Roulette - Lower Side
(04:04) We Have A Winner!!!
(04:40) It's Recappin' Time!
(05:09) WARNING - Capacitor Orientation Check for C407
(07:30) DiagROM Testing
(08:17) Tests OK, Install some Proper ROMs
(08:40) Proper Final Tests
(80:55) Results Summary, Fantastic


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• Depth Fuse - French Fuse

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