What is wrong with this 2008 mac pro?

I found a listing of a mac pro from 2008.

The person said that he couldn't install the system and that the battery socket is broken.

Could it be that the drive is dead?

Posted on Mar 23, 2024 7:36 AM

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Mar 26, 2024 8:30 AM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

I know sorry if i said something mean

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