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Get a multimeter. Open the computer. Inspect any batteries for leakage.
Measure voltage of batteries make eure they are in spec.
Inspect every capacitor, look for bulges. Use your multimeter and check for shorts across caps.
Eyeball everything else. Look for discoloration or anything out of place.