sf78 wrote: I'd just go and replace ALL the voltage line capacitors anyway since they cost a penny and it's really an easy job to do. If one goes you can bet the rest of them are going to start popping quite soon. Great idea. Will do.

Murugan wrote: I had the same thing on my 5160 but I had them replaced,rather than left out. Thanks - love your profile pic btw.

Thanks jesolo - I've read up on the site you shared and see that both capacitors filter 12V lines going to the expansion slots and "aren't critical to the operation of the motherboard". I'm going to replace them in due course, though. Thanks for your help. BloodyCactus - If I only did the things I …

Hi all - my first post here. Grateful for your wisdom! I've got hold of an 5160. I spent a wee bit of time taking it all apart and cleaning up all the boards and the PSU. Checked all DIP settings and hooked up to my monochrome monitor. I've not yet got an XT keyboard, but it's on its way. Pic of the …