If you ever wondered what blown capacitors look like, here are a few of the worst ones I have ever seen. They must have smelt very acrid and strong with blue smoke and even popping sounds and sparks on occasion.
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Dec 242009
Jun 222009
This repair/recycle was from last month. Tear down was quick and easy,great practice. It is now a kids webkinz toy and cd player. Full shots are here.
Jun 052008
This poor computer was stuffed in a cabinet under a desk. Wonder why it kept shutting down and BSODing. After cleaning it ran back to back virus scans for 4 hours with no problems. You can find the full size shots here.