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Re:TPP could thwart computer security research and tinkering by z3t4 on Friday October 16, 2015 @03:52PM (#10401622)
That's a good example. That people will buy them unknowingly. But we can avoid that by informing.

I don't think any brand willingly put bad capacitors in just so that their products can self-destroy though?

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Re:TPP could thwart computer security research and tinkering by ptaipale on Saturday October 17, 2015 @08:20AM (#10404193)
I think this actually is at least semi-conscious/willing. Better capacitors cost a few cents more, but not that much more. But if the equipment is discarded after a few years, perhaps the manufacturer can sell a new one.

Just recently observed this in a ten-year-old Viewsonic LCD monitor: the power supply capacitors needed to be changed, then it was OK again. It's a relatively simple repair operation if you know how to solder.

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