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Powerbook G4 Aluminum Power Problems?
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<blockquote data-quote="Randy B. Singer" data-source="post: 1230690" data-attributes="member: 190607"><p>Sure, you can do that. The problem is that, since it is an expensive part, and you would be paying full retail, and they would add a charge for labor, that having them fix it for you might cost more than an old G4 Powerbook is worth.</p><p></p><p>I'd get an estimate from them, and then check the used Mac laptop market. It might be more cost effective to purchase a used Mac laptop that is newer and better than the one that you currently have.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I doubt it. It sounds to me as if your CD drive has a dirty lens. That can usually be fixed with a $3 CD lens cleaning disk that you can purchase at any drug store or department store.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Randy B. Singer, post: 1230690, member: 190607"] Sure, you can do that. The problem is that, since it is an expensive part, and you would be paying full retail, and they would add a charge for labor, that having them fix it for you might cost more than an old G4 Powerbook is worth. I'd get an estimate from them, and then check the used Mac laptop market. It might be more cost effective to purchase a used Mac laptop that is newer and better than the one that you currently have. I doubt it. It sounds to me as if your CD drive has a dirty lens. That can usually be fixed with a $3 CD lens cleaning disk that you can purchase at any drug store or department store. [/QUOTE]
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