From: brian.bernstein@gmail.com   
      
   On Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 9:42:16 PM UTC-5, D Finnigan wrote:   
   > Logan T wrote:    
   > >    
   > > them and then fix accordingly. I haven't actually plugged the monitor or    
   > > the iigs for fear of burning the power supply or monitor circuit boards.    
   > >   
   > Unless it was stored for many years in some hostile environment, I think    
   > you'll find the Apple IIgs is among the most reliable Apple II models ever    
   > produced, especially the ROM3 which you have.    
      
   Unlike machines from the 90's or later, I've never had to re-cap an Apple II   
   let alone a IIgs. The worst thing I've seen happen is that the RIFA blows in   
   the power supply which lets out some awful smoke, but the machine still works   
   without it (the    
   purpose is to reduce radio interference). The RIFA caps are easy enough to   
   replace, though if you're looking for a more complete solution, you can buy   
   brand new replacement power supplies from Reactive Micro.   
      
   Don't tear the machine apart until something goes wrong with it. However, make   
   sure that the battery is in good condition - the ROM 03 has a socketed battery   
   whereas earlier ones were soldered barrels which needed to be clipped.   
      
   Good luck!   
      
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