Anyways, everything is opened up and i examined the board. A quick pass over revealed an electrolytic capacitor that erupted. This capacitor is rated as follows: 4700microfarads 25volts -40+85C VENT.

Observe the polarity of the electrolytic capacitors as you replace them. *** Now, if you don’t have an electrolytic capacitor checker, WETA (TV)’s Bill Seabrook recommends the EDS-88A CapAnalyzer This ...