Pro tip: don't cheap out on replacement capacitors for a CRT monitor

I spent $12 on a generic capacitor kit off eBay to fix the horizontal deflection on my 2002 Dell Trinitron, and it worked for exactly 4 days before popping again. Turns out the cheap ones can't handle the heat inside a CRT chassis long term. Has anyone else had better luck with specific brands for monitor grade caps?

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susan_ward28d ago

Got burned same way with a cheap cap kit that lasted maybe a week.

park.iris28d ago

@susan_ward EXACT same thing happened to me.