[dennisw]

I am now fixing my own electronics, learned how to identify, test and replace bad components etc. The key on things like this is to learn, read/research and go for it. I even fixed a non-operational control panel of an equatorial mounted computerize telescope not long ago. Not to mention a HF (high frequency) solid state amplifier. I have no formal training here.

That is way ahead of what I do. You are getting smarter while our public schools are turning out dumber students.
The internet helps a lot with u_fix_it. YouTube can also be helpful

I have not moved on this yet. I have a computer power supply I am going to try and fix. It has some blown melted capacitors. So I figure rob same rating capacitors from some junk power supplies and replace them.

[dragnet2]

Caps when blown are cheap to replace and easily ID’d. I just bought one for .40 cents.

Just make sure if they are polarized and will have a tiny - or + on them and solder them in accordingly after removing the old ones. Great solder instruction is all over the net. Pencil tips irons are cheap.