Osborne 01 computer smoked..

From: Jason Willgruber <roblwill_at_usaor.net>
Date: Thu Sep 3 20:36:56 1998

I have an old WANG WLTC that a Cap will explode if is left plugged in for
more than a minute without the battery in it.
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         -Jason
(roblwill_at_usaor.net)
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> From: Tony Duell <ard_at_p850ug1.demon.co.uk>
> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu>
> Subject: Re: Osborne 01 computer smoked..
> Date: Thursday, September 03, 1998 9:15 PM
>
> > Has anyone else had this problem with old computers befor..?
>
> I've seen a Tektronix terminal where all the mains filter capacitors
> exploded but the terminal was otherwise fine. No idea why...
>
> -tony
>
Received on Thu Sep 03 1998 - 20:36:56 BST