Recap Amiga 500 necessary?

[Nick_66]

Hi,

To keep my Amiga 500 and Amiga 500plus future proof, would it be necessary to recap this computer like with a A1200?

I have recapped my A1200 myself and a recap of a A500 looks easier.

What about the original power supply units? Are there recap kits available for the Amiga power supply units? When a power supply unit fails, could it damage my computer?

I also have a couple of good working 1084 monitors. Is there any need to recap a monitor?

[Acill]

I wouldnt say its easier, the boards take a lot of the heat away and make desoldering the old cps difficult. I would do it if you want to be 100% sure it will last. That being said I have also done a lot of the other components on my 500 and 2000 boards as well as caps.

As for the PSU, 100% yes!!! Those things are old and I have seen several kill machines as a result.

[Nick_66]

I wouldnt say its easier, the boards take a lot of the heat away and make desoldering the old cps difficult. I would do it if you want to be 100% sure it will last. That being said I have also done a lot of the other components on my 500 and 2000 boards as well as caps.

As for the PSU, 100% yes!!! Those things are old and I have seen several kill machines as a result.

Hi,

Thanks for your answers.

Do you sell recap kits for the power supplies and A500 boards?

[Acill]

Hi,

Thanks for your answers.

Do you sell recap kits for the power supplies and A500 boards?

No, only because so many versions exist. Its easy to open it up and read the numbers off them though. Just use DigiKey to order them and you are set.