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Just Curious: Why Can't They Fix iBook Logic Boards Right? - SteveO - 04-05-2006
I'm not bitching, but my iB 900 logic board has failed again. First failure was two years into ownership. Replaced LB a month ago. Second LB is now failing. I'm hoping to get a new machine out of it, we'll see what they say when I call them later today. Just wondering why Apple cannot get this repair right as there are minions of folk with the same experience as me.
If it's just a part, you'd think they'd re-engineer it to work so they wouldn't have to keep replacing, etc. It's got to be costing them a lot of money to keep taking repeat failures.
Re: Just Curious: Why Can't They Fix iBook Logic Boards Right? - Carnos Jax - 04-05-2006
You know...it's funny that you posted this message.
I have a 2001 iBook G3 700 (it was the higher end of the two models being offered at the time, the other model being a 600MHz machine, with a CD-ROM, as opposed to mine with a burner).
After many years of faithful service, I think it has succumbed to the notorious 'logic board' problem.
Day before yesterday, as I attempted to wake it from sleep, there seemed to be no response (the screen was dark, but I could sense the HD was spinning). After restarting a couple of times (by removing power), and getting no where, on a whim I decided to press down on that area to the left of the track pad. Sure enough, the screen would flicker with strange patterns, then go off again as soon as I let up on the pressure.
Don't know if Apple has an extended repair program still going for this issue. I'm gonna take it by a local Apple authorized service center. We'll see where this goes...any suggestions?
Re: Just Curious: Why Can't They Fix iBook Logic Boards Right? - SteveO - 04-05-2006
Carnos, sorry to hear of your issue. I'd approach it by telling them it is a KNOWN issue with these iBooks, even though yours is obviously out of warranty...this should not matter. Though I don't know if this will help any. Good luck!
Re: Just Curious: Why Can't They Fix iBook Logic Boards Right? - pinkoos - 04-05-2006
To SteveO,
If possible, wait until the new Intel iBooks are released...you may be able to cajole a new one of those out of Apple instead of possibly getting a new (but dead-end) G4 right now.
Re: Just Curious: Why Can't They Fix iBook Logic Boards Right? - SteveO - 04-05-2006
Good thought, pinkoos! I have the old Pismo to use in the meantime (my gf is actually the one who uses this errant iBook), so this is an intriguing thought.
Re: Just Curious: Why Can't They Fix iBook Logic Boards Right? - pinkoos - 04-05-2006
Though I'm not certain Apple would spring for a replacement yet. From what I've read online over the months, I get the general impression that Apple may consider replacing a Mac after the 3rd or so failure. Not sure though.
Re: Just Curious: Why Can't They Fix iBook Logic Boards Right? - MacGurl - 04-05-2006
I wondered the same thing Steve O, but then I gave up trying after my second logic board, within the span of a year, and just got a Powerbook instead.
Why couldn't they just fix them *right*, instead of installing the same bad crap over and over again?
Kathy
Re: Just Curious: Why Can't They Fix iBook Logic Boards Right? - SteveO - 04-05-2006
This will actually be my third problem with the iBook...2 logic boards, and one AirPort problem. The AP wasn't as big a deal, but I'm hoping I'll squeak by with the fact that it's magic number 3.
Does anyone know if the G4 iBooks have the same problem?
Re: Just Curious: Why Can't They Fix iBook Logic Boards Right? - MacGurl - 04-05-2006
Greg recently had to pay to replace the logic board in his G4 iBook - had the exact same symptoms as when they go out on the G3's. Hence, *his* brand new PB.
Kathy
Re: Just Curious: Why Can't They Fix iBook Logic Boards Right? - SteveO - 04-05-2006
Crap, same problem in G4? WTF?!
Thanks, though.