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Old 07.05.2019, 08:30 PM
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Is this repair something that's suitable for someone with little soldering experience?

I've got a Virus Indigo exhibiting these symptoms, while my first thought was to get it serviced, I'd actually quite like to learn the basics of this stuff so wouldn't mind trying to fix it myself (I got it cheap enough that I could live with myself, just, if I totally broke it 😂)

It sounds like it is fairly straightforward, but whenever I've tried fixing stuff before it's always turned out to be more complicated than I expected! Should I just need a basic soldering iron? Could I get an old/dummy circuit board to try it out on with a spare capacitor? Do I need to be particularly worried about discharge from the capacitor injuring me or should it be OK if I leave it unplugged for a day or two?

Any pointers gratefully appreciated (and if you don't think it's really suitable for an unexperienced solderer please say!)
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