Computers in storage for five years

nintendo1889 · 11-30-2022, 10:52 AM

Is the most likely culprit to be bad capacitors?

**stj** · 11-30-2022, 11:39 AM

no
change the battery and try without the harddrive connected.

what computers anyway? - is this going to turn into a silly post about recapping everything on earth every couple of years?

**Uranium-235** · 12-08-2022, 11:57 AM

What about ten years in the hot texas sun with internal temps reaching probably about 105F+ inside

**SolomonMan** · 12-15-2022, 08:54 AM

As mentioned previously, change out more than likely the CR2032 battery.

Do not skimp on this battery. Name brand with a late expiration date has not led me wrong over the years.

Also what computer? Is it a IBM PC or Compat, Recent Apple Mac? Or is it an old TRS-80, C64,Atari 8 bit.

If its an old 8 bit computer more than likely the battery is not involved. (8088 IBM XT there was one for the date card/sometimes on the Main board)

If its a recent computer than the battery and standard PC Diagnostic to get it to post would go a long ways.

PC Diagnostics such as disconnect Hard Drive, reseat memory etc.

On the older 8 bit stuff its amazing what a Ultrasonic Cleaner, toothbrush, and IPA for a good cleaning will do. Still if traces are damaged that is a whole other game.

Thanks,
Chris

11-30-2022, 10:52 AM	#1
nintendo1889 New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 City & State: The World My Country: The World I'm a: Knowledge Seeker Posts: 4	Computers in storage for five years Is the most likely culprit to be bad capacitors?

11-30-2022, 11:39 AM	#2
stj Great Sage 齊天大聖 Join Date: Dec 2009 City & State: Europe My Country: some shithole run by Israeli agents I'm a: Professional Tech Posts: 29,084	Re: Computers in storage for five years no change the battery and try without the harddrive connected. what computers anyway? - is this going to turn into a silly post about recapping everything on earth every couple of years?

12-08-2022, 11:57 AM	#3
Uranium-235 Comrade Glimmer Join Date: Aug 2007 City & State: tehas My Country: US Line Voltage: 120VAC 60Hz I'm a: Professional Tech Posts: 4,942	Re: Computers in storage for five years What about ten years in the hot texas sun with internal temps reaching probably about 105F+ inside __________________ Cap Datasheet Depot: http://www.paullinebarger.net/DS/ ^If you have datasheets not listed PM me

12-15-2022, 08:54 AM	#4
SolomonMan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 City & State: Deshler,Ohio My Country: USA I'm a: Knowledge Seeker Posts: 196	Re: Computers in storage for five years As mentioned previously, change out more than likely the CR2032 battery. Do not skimp on this battery. Name brand with a late expiration date has not led me wrong over the years. Also what computer? Is it a IBM PC or Compat, Recent Apple Mac? Or is it an old TRS-80, C64,Atari 8 bit. If its an old 8 bit computer more than likely the battery is not involved. (8088 IBM XT there was one for the date card/sometimes on the Main board) If its a recent computer than the battery and standard PC Diagnostic to get it to post would go a long ways. PC Diagnostics such as disconnect Hard Drive, reseat memory etc. On the older 8 bit stuff its amazing what a Ultrasonic Cleaner, toothbrush, and IPA for a good cleaning will do. Still if traces are damaged that is a whole other game. Thanks, Chris

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