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The PRAM batteries on old Macs tend to leak/explode, and can make a total mess of the logic board. If you can, pull the batteries out ASAP! The electrolytic ca
by mrpippy 9y ago
The PRAM batteries on old Macs tend to leak/explode, and can make a total mess of the logic board. If you can, pull the batteries out ASAP!
The electrolytic capacitors on most late-80s and early 90s Macs also will fail (and probably already have), they leak electrolytic fluid onto the board which can often cause damage.
I have several old Macs (SE/30, IIci, Q605, Color Classic) which I had to recap, and often had to fix eaten-away traces as well. The sooner you get them recapped, the better.