Re: Freeze-ups. Is power supply the only remaining possibility?

Thanks so much to all for your replies.

Paul:

The upper two capacitors at middle right next to the CPU are bulging
and have a brown deposit on them.

What would have caused that?

Yes they can. They can also be replaced if you have good eyes and are
good with a solder gun. Because of the multi-layered board, you must clip
the bad caps off and leave enough of the legs to solder the replacements to.
ID'ing the old caps can be problematic if they have been discolored by the
leakage or heat. Most just RMA if still under warrantee or replace the
board.


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