My Tektronix 2445 oscilloscope slowly started failing until it finally stopped functioning altogether a few months ago... find out how I repair it in this video
Enjoy :)
I systematically replaced a number of old components rated for 85C° (17 electrolytic capacitors on the powersupply boards A2 & A3) , with equivalent capacitors rated for 105C°, as well as 3 paper capacitors and 1 (probably) mylar one by PP film capacitors rated for 1KV and 630V respectively.
I suspected that the replaced (failed/failing) components were either inferior in quality or just not rated properly (temperature-wise) for the job. The final outcome of the repair session seems to have confirmed the initial assessment was correct
Use of a desoldering gun and a dremel tool for the repair are recommended. Do use good quality solder + flux, since the PCB's are doublesided and require soldering on BOTH sides. Be meticulous and careful while soldering and check every solderpoint; retouch where necessary.
Be gentle when dis- or reconnecting PCB's and connectors, most are very sensitive to mechanical or heat stress. Make sure your hands and tools are properly grounded for static electricity, BEFORE touching IC-boards
Be careful when working on / testing the oscilloscope, there is DANGER(!) : Deadly High Voltage and possibly harmful chemicals !
Opening up the Tektronix 2445:
https://youtu.be/IaRkgtPxPyw
Repairing the RCA Volt Ohmyst WV98-A part 1:
https://youtu.be/uNiew03h_kg
Repairing the RCA Volt Ohmyst WV98-A part 2:
https://youtu.be/BjhdJrvuXRE
Repairing the RCA Volt Ohmyst WV98-A part 3:
https://youtu.be/118Stm38ZEs
How to read capacitor values:
https://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/capacitor/cap_5.html
Film capacitor theory and information:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_capacitor
Voltage rating code quick reference:
https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ei=yKMLYKDCCbSSwPAP65CIqAg&q=capacitor+voltage+code+3A&oq=capacitor+voltage+code+3A&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQAzIFCAAQzQIyBQgAEM0CMgUIABDNAjIFCAAQzQI6BwgAEEcQsAM6BQgAEJECOgQIABBDOgUIABCxAzoICAAQsQMQgwE6CwguELEDEMcBEKMCOgIIADoOCC4QsQMQgwEQxwEQowI6BwgAELEDEEM6CgguELEDEIMBEEM6BAguEEM6BggAEBYQHjoICCEQFhAdEB5Q94ANWP67DWClwQ1oAXACeACAAdIJiAH8NJIBCjAuMTYuNy43LTKYAQCgAQGqAQdnd3Mtd2l6yAEIwAEB&sclient=psy-ab&ved=0ahUKEwigxvPembHuAhU0CRAIHWsIAoUQ4dUDCAw&uact=5