On: Apple didn't revolutionize power supplies; new transistors did (2012)

[Hatrix]

oh, ok, so if you search for Apple technical service bulletins from 40+ years ago you won't find anything about troubleshooting the various problems.

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Does the presence of troubleshooting information serve as a valid indication of widespread issues?

40+ years ago, it was very common for manufacturers of consumer electronics to have service manuals available for every model of everything, from table fans to microwave ovens to Atari consoles.