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Re: mac quadra found



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*.
It's good to be clear an unambiguous. Yes, the distinction is between wet 
and dry electrolytics :)
I shouldn't've said "Most" above - it should be "Some". I've had to 
recap 605 and 610 models, but not 650 (same as 800) and 630 models.
Thanks!
John


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