amrcnidt961
Crazy Kid
Hello, I own a iBook G3 700 (early '01), and I have experienced my first encounter with the great logic board failure. I have done my research and found that the logic board problem originates from the GPU's attachment to the board. For some reason (some speculate it's the higher flexibility of the post 500Mhz G3 iBooks' cases), the GPU becomes unseated. I believe it's because of the massive amount of heat generated, which damages the soldering.
Now, my iBook is far out of warranty, and I have little/no cash, being the student I am. Also, the iBook Logic Board Program (with extension) ended about this time last year. Basically, replacement is out of the question.
I have two options I can think of.
1. Use the pressure method. Some people have noted that they have adhered a 1-2mm piece of whatever to the inside of the bottom case, where the GPU resides, to keep constant pressure on it to stay in its socket.
2. Fix the soldering. I'm no solder expert, but I can do basic things. Some people have even said that just a little bit of heat and pressure can solve it. I'm just afraid that I might heat too much, melting two contacts together and possibly creating a short-circuit.
All things mentioned,
What should I do?
Regards,
Joey Lange
MacOSX.com Volunteer
Now, my iBook is far out of warranty, and I have little/no cash, being the student I am. Also, the iBook Logic Board Program (with extension) ended about this time last year. Basically, replacement is out of the question.
I have two options I can think of.
1. Use the pressure method. Some people have noted that they have adhered a 1-2mm piece of whatever to the inside of the bottom case, where the GPU resides, to keep constant pressure on it to stay in its socket.
2. Fix the soldering. I'm no solder expert, but I can do basic things. Some people have even said that just a little bit of heat and pressure can solve it. I'm just afraid that I might heat too much, melting two contacts together and possibly creating a short-circuit.
All things mentioned,
What should I do?
Regards,
Joey Lange
MacOSX.com Volunteer