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Last night, I freed all of the grounding points that hold the main board in place, and after removing the pots and freeing the V.O.T. from its mounting position, I was able to lift the board up plenty high enough to get to everything underneath with ease. I also was able to burn the snot out of my right hand ring finger with the soldering iron.
Its not a good idea for me to try left-handed soldering, I found out.
So replacing the remaining caps has become quite easy. Hopefully the resistors will arrive today or the next. We're gone for a week starting this weekend, so I'd like to make some headway before then.
Also, I am now a huge fan of Novus plastic polish (3,2 and 1). I was amazed at how many scratches on the CRT cover I was able to 'erase' using this system. I assume the 'smokey' tinting in the CRT cover is intentional, No?
And I tested a spot on the receiver frame using Simichrome paste. Wow, shined up in nothing flat. I'll finish up these cosmetics after I complete the board, or when I just need a break. I also find it simple to do these polishing tasks while watching a movie...
Patiently waiting for my "new" CRT tester and "new" pattern generator to arrive. And when I say patiently, I mean cussing the USPS and pacing a lot.
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