Originally Posted by
shasta5718
If it is a machine you really love you might want to check ebay for another like it or one for parts that the board is still working.
I would not suggest that option. Electronic components are somewhat like plastic gears. They WILL fail after a given time span. So, buying another old electronic item might not be a good idea. How long an electronic component lasts is dependent on several factors, particularly the amount of heat it's subjected to. So, that would include how much it's used, the way it's stored and the circulation in the are where it's used, just like a computer. If your computer fan goes out, so does the motherboard. Also, you should make sure all the air ports are clear of dust.
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