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oldmacs

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Original poster
Sep 14, 2010
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Hi,
I have a mac plus that makes a faint crackly noise while being used, anyone know if this is a problem,
Thanks
 

ulbador

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Feb 11, 2010
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I think that's due to the capacitors going bad. When they discharge, they make that popping noise you are hearing.
 
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