Logic Board Failure - Afraid To DIY Fix It!

[EvilAsa93]

Scroll down the page and you'll find a thread just dripping with sarcasm, if you're curious about my dilemma or just want something not-so-entertaining to read, knock yourself out, it'll give you a tiny back story of what's going on.

I have an iBook, it's lasted me for a long time.

It's caught many colds, but none have been as terrible as the temporary coma it's fallen into. It's suffering from "logic board" failure, I'm somewhat cheap, and I've decided I need something to hold me together until I can afford a newer, shiner piece of Mac-action.

Through my search of inexpensive ways, I found several tutorials telling me how to fix this issue without spending a lot of money... I'm scared out of my mind to try it. Software issues I can handle, but when it comes to opening something up and putting something inside... I'm not so excited... or prepared.

So, I have a quick question, should I swallow my fears and attempt to open up my iBook and follow what these instructions tell me to do or attempt to find someone else? Here's the tutorial. Has anyone done this sort of thing and not familiar with the inner-anatomy of a laptop? How'd it go?

I just need this laptop to hold me over for a few months, long enough for me to get my finances in a position where I can afford a really nice laptop that comes with a really nice warranty.

So, um, help?

 

[chscag]

If you feel up to it and can follow directions, go for it. Be sure to first read the take apart instructions at the ifixit site before you dig into the project though. However, if you have any doubt at all about your ability to do the repair, then by all means let someone else do it or wait until your finances are such that you can afford a new machine.

I've been in electronic repair work both for myself and as my primary job for years and I know from experience that certain repairs can be very frustrating. But when those frustrating repairs are completed and everything is working like new, there's a great deal of satisfaction that goes along with it.

Regards.

 

[pigoo3]

Two quick things to consider:

- the logic board is already busted, the only other pricey component that you could mess up in the laptop is the screen (other than the drives). So consider it a learning experience if you do it yourself.

- the 2nd & more important consideration is...how old is this iBook, and how much is it worth?

If it's not worth much...don't spend too much money trying to fix it (including not taking it to a technician, since that will just increase the repairs costs BIG TIME)!

If it's not worth that much...even more reason for you to attempt the repair...and even if you mess it up...it won't be that big of a loss.

Of course only if it's not worth much (like $250 or less).

Something to consider,

- Nick

 

[EvilAsa93]

Ha-ha, alright, thank you, both of you.

... To answer some questions...

Age? Six years give or take.

Well, I'm currently looking around and asking my Aunt who works down at UIC if she knows anyone that would do it for me for a nice tip and all the supplies they would need. I don't want to drag it to someone "pro" since, like... well, can anyone say expensive?

I'd say it's around that much, ha-ha.
Could I say it for spare parts? Maybe get some cash from that?

 

[pigoo3]

Well, I'm currently looking around and asking my Aunt who works down at UIC if she knows anyone that would do it for me for a nice tip and all the supplies they would need.

Could I say it for spare parts? Maybe get some cash from that?

Just wanted to mention (or help out) that using an acronym like "UIC" may mean something to someone who lives in your city or state...but it may mean absolutely nothing to 99% of the world that may be reading this thread.

So if you use an acronym on an internet forum (if it's not a common abbreviation or acronym), you should probably define what it means, so the rest of the world understands what you're talking about.

It's a big world out there!!! ;D

As far as your question. Sure...you could certainly save it for spare parts (if you intend on purchasing another computer just like it)...or you could sell it as a parts computer on e-Bay or Craig's List.

Good luck...maybe you can get it repaired easily & cheaply,

- Nick