Re: mac quadra found
John Klos <[email protected]> Fri, 22 Mar 2024 18:27:44 +0000 (UTC)
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>> 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