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| Click here to select a new forum. | | getting untested Quadra 840 AV | Posted by: CharlieFrown on 2016-09-18 01:17:46
Hi, after some search managed to find a mighty Quadra 840AV. The problem is it's being sold as is, untested.
Bearing in mind the appearance of Mac Classic leaking caps and PRAM battery disaster I was thinking how bad this model of Quadra can be over many years of negligence? Would like to hear opinions based on your experience. Thanks!
| Posted by: tjjq44 on 2016-09-18 02:20:26
Hi, the quadra usually suffers from leaking smd caps as many other macs of this era... But it's not always so bad as the motherboard is vertical and that prevents damage a little bit... In mine I replaced the capacitors only recently (8 month ago or so) and everything is fine!
For the pram battery just hope it isn't a maxell... The best is to open it before buying to see how it seems, or if not possible ask the seller to take photos of the logic board before your purchase 😉
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