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SNS-CPU-APU Capacitor Replacement

This section is not a tutorial, but a general overview of recapping your SNES hardware. Do not proceed forward unless you possess the skills and knowledge to perform this task. The capacitors that are presently being shipped are through-hole, making installation more forgiving for novice installers. Also, it's appropriate to have extra capacitors left over from the kit once you've finished the installation. You can either discard or save any left-over capacitors.


Capacitor List

The following capacitors will be replaced:


Capacitor Map

Use the following diagram (courtesy of the Console5 SNES Wiki) as a guide for replacing the capacitors.


Finishing Up

Test to ensure that your system is 100% operational and then proceed with the installation.