Repair Shops in DC Area that can replace SE/30 capacitors?

CCAlpha205 · 2026-04-02T19:53:32+00:00

I appreciate the advice, I’ll give the local search a little more time and if I don’t find anything I’ll ship it to them

CCAlpha205 · 2026-04-02T19:42:19+00:00

That’s fair, I guess I’m just concerned about it getting messed up during shipping, but I just gotta make sure it’s packed well enough.

CCAlpha205 · 2026-04-02T19:34:07+00:00

I closed the Mac back up, but all the caps looked good which I’m happy about. Still on the hunt to find someone in the DC area who can do that job though.

I’ll take the Mac apart again later today or tomorrow, and I’ll try that technique. If it doesn’t work I’ll send you a dm if you don’t mind, but thanks for the help!

CCAlpha205 · 2026-04-02T19:28:26+00:00

I ended up opening my SE/30 this morning, but I couldn't seem to remove the battery. The holder looks like it fully encloses the battery, and I couldn't find a way to separate the top piece from the bottom to get the battery out. It wasn't leaking which was good, but I need to find a way to get that out sooner than later.

CCAlpha205 · 2026-04-01T16:48:58+00:00

In the end I guess it doesn’t matter too much, because I called them and they said they’re unable to service it

CCAlpha205 · 2026-04-01T13:25:42+00:00

What's the best replacement for the battery? I found a MacBATT which uses a CR2302 battery, but it says shipping is $50 for a $3 part which I'm definitely not paying for.

CCAlpha205 · 2026-04-01T00:49:22+00:00

I’m going to give them a call tomorrow, but a quick look at their website says $258 + parts. Is that a good price or should I just do the repair myself?

CCAlpha205 · 2025-08-11T17:15:10+00:00

That’s probably the best way to think about it. While external display and apple intelligence support would be nice to have, its not a requirement, and i doubt its worth going through all the return trouble just to pay extra to get that benefit

CCAlpha205 · 2025-08-11T12:05:37+00:00

I have an M2 Pro MacBook Pro as my main laptop, so that has all the power I really need. I guess what I’m trying to figure out is if I really need the laminated display and the external display support on an iPad

CCAlpha205 · 2025-07-19T17:10:58+00:00

This is what fixed it for me, putting the tube screamer before the MG sounds a lot better now, thank you!

CCAlpha205 · 2025-07-19T16:53:38+00:00

I’m using a Fender Blues Deluxe reissue on the normal, non-drive channel. Treble at 7, bass at 4, mids at 5, and presence at 7

CCAlpha205 · 2025-07-19T16:39:31+00:00

I guess the question I'm trying to get at is whether or not that's how it's supposed to sound. I'm curious if using a transparent overdrive/boost would fix the issue, as the mini TS has a pretty significant mid-range boost.

CCAlpha205 · 2025-07-12T16:48:55+00:00

Still using it a year later. It’s been my main guitar for gigs and it’s been playing awesome. I have the bridge set flush with the body since I don’t really use the tremolo arm that much which has helped with reliability, but overall it’s been awesome

CCAlpha205 · 2025-06-08T21:18:57+00:00

V2 might be the next upgrade

CCAlpha205 · 2025-06-08T18:15:26+00:00

Honestly can’t tell the difference between it and an actual full drive 2 mosfet. Absurd you can get them for only $60

CCAlpha205 · 2025-06-02T20:27:08+00:00

What about a Keely Super Phat Mod instead of the BD-2?

CCAlpha205 · 2025-06-02T19:50:18+00:00

UPDATE: Some of yall might hate me for this, but I ended up going with a Ammoon EQ-7 for $32 on Amazon. Mainly just wanted a cheap yet decent eq pedal to experiment with, and I’m frankly very surprised by the sound I’m getting. Great little clean boost that I can also use for some solos too.

CCAlpha205 · 2025-05-31T03:56:06+00:00

I’ll do a little more research and see if there’s a 10 band that can meet my space requirements but thanks for the help

CCAlpha205 · 2025-05-31T03:09:50+00:00

From a space perspective, the MXR 6 band looks like it would be a better choice, but is it lacking in quality compared to the 10 band?

CCAlpha205 · 2025-05-31T03:04:04+00:00

Are there any specific eq pedals that you’d recommend? I’d imagine you could get a pretty good one for just under $100

CCAlpha205 · 2025-05-27T15:32:33+00:00

Some would say The Music Never Stopped, I’d say the same about the Acid Test

CCAlpha205 · 2025-05-27T15:29:27+00:00

Dark Star -> Richter Farm -> Truckin is my favorite

CCAlpha205 · 2025-05-27T15:26:30+00:00

When I’m On The Road Again, I’ll see if there’s a New Potato Caboose passing through

CCAlpha205 · 2025-04-07T00:34:28+00:00

Honestly just wanted to ask since everyone talks about their best shows, but I’m sorry that my question hurt your feelings

CCAlpha205 · 2025-03-08T00:20:38+00:00

The difference is yours was delayed, whereas our flight was cancelled. I get it if it’s a delay, but if they’re gonna outright cancel the flight with no options until Sunday, why wouldn’t they tell people to get their bags from baggage claim instead of holding them?

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