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Re: mac quadra found




> On Mar 22, 2024, at 10:44 AM, John Klos <john%klos.com@localhost> wrote:
> 
> Most Quadra motherboards have tantalum capacitors, so they shouldn't need replacing, but some (I don't remember which) have electrolytics and you should definitely take a look at the motherboard to see which you have. Recapping is decently documented.

The 610 definitely has electrolytics.  Hilariously, in some cases Apple seems to have used tantalums (yes, yes, I know, which are technically electrolytic capacitors) in some places and (traditional "wet" aluminum) electrolytics in others *on the same board*.

-- thorpej



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