Imac Motherboard, got to change Options

[eaks]

Hi everybody, I recently had problems with my Imac G3 DvSe and got it checked. It happens to be the logicboard... They tell me its worth $350 CAD only for the board... The thing is that I need this oldie as well to work. Do you guys think I'll pay too much for the repair. I checked on ebay to see if there would be equivalent boards to sell and theres no. Also, I guess its touchy to change it all by myself...

I need advices pls. Did someone ever had a similar problem. Would I be better off buyin a similar used one...it could break the same way in not much time...
shall i go new, or used...

tx.

[Cargoplex]

I've personally gone through two iMacs where the Logicboard went bad, and I've also known a few people with the same issue. Due to the age of the machine, I would just buy a new Mac. I recommend checking out either dealmac.com or Apples's 'Special Deals' section of their online store:
http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?...&type=4&subid=0

eMacs and iBooks tend to come fairly cheap these days if you keep your eye out for the right deal, and of course there's always the Mac mini.

[eaks]

Well thanks for answering. I know that a 5 years computer is old, regarding this domain evolution, but I find it bizarre that so many people explains such major failures by saying these are old machines. I mean, a quality machine wouldnt break that easily. Like you've said, you went through 2 Imacs, and let me tell you there's plenty of people who went through some. What would we say, us audio freaks, if our samplers would break every 5 years, I mean...comon!!! its not normal.

WHERES THE MAC QUALITY, WHERES THE DAMN MAC QUALITY WE'RE SUPPOSED TU BUY THROUGH THEIR HORRIBLY HIGH PRICES...

[eaks]

Hi everybody! after 3 weeks of check-up by the only certified mac shop nearby my town, I got the verdict: its both the logic board AND the analog board (power supply). And they tell me its $700 CAD + taxes!!!! Obviously it's a no no. So I'm gonna take back the comp as it is, broke.

But now I'm looking to buy and change these 2 pieces by myself. I'm pretty sure I can find those for way cheaper than their prices. Anyone as advice on where I can find these or how I can do the repairs?

I'd like to find some sites where they explain how to proceed to exchange parts...

thanks.

[eaks]

You folks are quiet hey?

any help?

please?

[lepetitmartien]

I'm wondering if going to a Mini would not be a better option…

Given the prices, I'd find a working 2nd hand computer myself or go Mini.

[minskybabs]

In the UK there is a manual produced by a company called Haynes that tells you how to do various things to MACs, like upgrade processors, change hard drives memory, add airport etc. It may be useful, or this may be beyond the scope of the book. It is fairly major having to try and do stuff like that...

Maybe you could try getting the stuff off your hard drive, or removing your hard drive and installing it in a second hand MAC tower? They appear to be really cheap in UK for old G4 quicksilver etc. Not as good looking as the last generation of Imacs I know, but possibly more powerful, or as other posters say, a MAC mini?

Need to be careful you don't waste good money on trying to fix old machine...

HTH Jake.

[eaks]

yeah, you guys are right...

maybe i should just forget about it and buy another one...

[chunky]

Eaks, the Mac quality I think is still there. My DVSE has been flawless throughout. I have had memeory go bad (cheap crap), but through the power surges, viruses, and even a Sony GL2 (talk about over priced) pump a nasty dose of voltage though the DV/FW cable and she still runs. I'm typing on it now. If she kicks the bucket next friday, she's a boat anchor. I too am close to the upgrade mark with my G4 (my PT machine) so I'm looking at the mini. The G3SE still is my DV/internet machine. Hope I didn't just jinx her.

[arvidtp]

Yeah, I agree. my (well my family's now) graphite DV SE still running smoooth as ever under panther. My folks use it for all their photoshop work for their art. The only issue is the 13 GB HD i thought we would NEVER fill up... hahahhaa