Access Virus A Recap Kit (Main Board & Panel Board)

For sale: Access Virus A Desktop recap kit based on the same capacitor configuration used in our Virus A restorations.

This kit is the result of months of testing across multiple Access Virus A boards. The goal was to closely match the electrical behavior of the original factory-installed capacitors while avoiding regulator noise, instability, and other aberrant behavior that can occur when unsuitable replacements are used.

Capacitor values alone do not tell the whole story. Simply matching capacitance and voltage ratings does not guarantee results. ESR, ripple current, impedance characteristics, and other electrical parameters can materially affect performance. This kit was assembled through real-world installation, testing, and long-duration stress testing, and is based on the same configuration we use in our Virus A restorations.

A full recap is not required in every case. This kit is intended for advanced users, restorers, and those seeking to proactively address aging electrolytic capacitors as part of a long-term reliability strategy.

Please note: Capacitor polarity on the Virus A is not marked on the board using square / circle through-hole pads like the rest in the series. Pay close attention to polarity in the chart, VERIFY IT against the original capacitors' orientation before removing them, and then proceed. The pads on the A series boards are particularly easy to burn or pull, so please go slowly. We generally add plenty of fresh solder and hover with our soldering iron tip just above the board until the solder is fully flowing, then pull the old caps out. Once done, we repeat the process with a solder sucker to clean. 

Details below:

Includes capacitors for the main and panel boards.
Includes capacitor location diagram and reference guide.
Panel board capacitors are included and have been installed and stress tested to verify compatibility, but we do not recommend recapping a healthy panel board solely for preventative maintenance. These capacitors are packaged separately in bags labeled "PB" and are not shown in the capacitor location diagram.
This guide is currently documented for the Access Virus A main board. As far as we know, this kit is compatible with all Access Virus A units.
Board revisions and component layouts may vary. Additional board revisions or component variations may exist that we have not yet encountered or documented. Always verify every capacitor value, voltage rating, polarity, and location against your original PCB before removing your original capacitors and installing the replacements. Your physical board should always be considered authoritative and takes precedence over this guide.
Installation is performed entirely at your own risk. This is not a beginner repair. Incorrect capacitor selection, orientation, soldering technique, installation procedure, power supply selection, or failure to verify the original board can damage your synthesizer. Captain Black's Gear Emporium assumes no responsibility for damage, injury, data loss, equipment failure, or other consequences resulting from the use of this guide, the installation of replacement components, or repair work performed by others.

For best results, we recommend using a modern, regulated 9V AC power supply such as the Triad 9V 2.0A adapter available separately from our website.

Sale includes the Access Virus A Desktop recap kit and capacitor location diagram and reference guide.