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firewood

macrumors G3
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Jul 29, 2003
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I have an old Mac 512Ke that was last powered up around 15 years ago.

What electrolytic capacitors (and other components) should I consider replacing before I try powering it up again?
 
Even if the caps are bad, you won't hurt anything by giving it a try. Fire her up and see what happens.
 
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