RIFA Madness - Apple IIgs Power Supply Removal & Battery Replacement - Reefer Capacitors Smoking- II

The latest upload from the macsociety channel dives into Come along with me as I chat RIFA Capacitor Blowing Up in my Apple IIgs, the story of when it did, and how I am about to open this IIgs to replace the old possible about to leak battery, yank the power supply, and look for Little MiSTer RIFA that decided to Stink Up My Home and make it all Smoking. The host recounts a previous incident where a RIFA capacitor blew up inside the machine. The segment includes a walkthrough of the disassembly process.

The presentation maintains a light-hearted tone typical of the creator's Friday uploads, emphasizing fun and entertainment. Viewers are shown the steps for disconnecting the power supply and inspecting the suspect capacitor.

The video demonstrates the power supply being yanked, the battery compartment opened, and the damaged capacitor examined for signs of failure. The host explains why replacement is necessary and provides visual guidance for similar repairs. This footage serves as a practical reference for Apple IIgs owners facing comparable hardware issues.

Watch the full teardown and battery swap on macsociety's latest upload: