Re: mac quadra found

John Klos <[email protected]> Fri, 22 Mar 2024 18:27:44 +0000 (UTC)
Newsgroups gmane.os.netbsd.ports.mac68k
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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