iMac G5 PPC Logic Board replacement

[Raff]

Hello

Just been told my logic board has packed up in my iMac. I've had it 6 years and had all my stuff backed so paying £500 to have it replaced is not an option but i would like to open it up and at least try and replace it myself. I have never done this before and it doesn't matter if i mess it up, i'd just like to have a go just out of interest.

Does anyone know where i could get a cheap replacement from and any online guides and tools etc i might need.


As i say its just more out of interest so any tips or advice would be appriciated.

Many thanks
Raff

 

[louishen]

iFixit site does guides about how to take apart any Apple model

Try looking at ebay for a same spec iMac with a broken screen that is selling for parts

If you give us the exact spec or model number for the mac then we will point you at the exact tear apart guide

 

[gsahli]

I've purchased parts from here:
iMac G5 Logic Board : DV Warehouse, Your single source for your all digital video needs!

By the way - don't be too attached to your iMac. It's only worth about $200 - even after fixing the motherboard!