Yes, his autograph came off with the mold, but I didn't want it for that anyway. The box no longer looks crushed and the protective inserts have been re-built.
I haven't opened the case, so I don't know about the caps, but I may put a HDD into her and will check.
I think I will built a switchable (110/220V) Micro-Flex PSU [nice 250W one for $32 available from the net] for her -- the power converter weighs 13 pounds, great for running a vacuum cleaner but a wee bit heavy for an A1200.