Hi TrainingForstuff,
This "Smoky capacitor" had ever been replaced, and helps are available on many tread in this chat.
example:
http://forum.system-cfg.com/viewtopic.p ... ur+thomson
... CPL capacitor
Have a look to "remplacement de condensateur de filtage" "explosion du condensateur..."
In your case, the capacitor seem to short-cut the main voltage input.
And, replace this component wont be the key of the problem.
Other components may be destroyed during the capacitor leek.
This component don't seem to be used in the filtering process, and is designed to protect the main power supply!
Just get off this capacitor, or get the wrong replacement capacitor, described in the enclosed link.
But, we usually write techos in French!
If you have any question, let us know...
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