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mr.ed
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Mar 3, 2007, 8:08 AM

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Has anyone ever changed a logic board on their Imac? I just had the logic board go on my imac and they want almost a thousand dollars to change it. I was wondering if I had any alternatives short of buying a new computer.The apple care just ran out a couple of months ago.
Thanks for any help

Chris Walsh
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Mar 3, 2007, 10:40 PM

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ifixit.com! They will talk you thru it.

mr.ed
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Mar 4, 2007, 9:43 AM

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Thanks

mr.ed
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Mar 6, 2007, 8:40 AM

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I found a company in california who will fix it for 450.00. Apple wanted 800.00. The name of the company is DT&T computer services.Thats the best deal. The boards themselves are at least that and more. This company fixes your board and sends it back.Anybody heard of them?

carnicelli
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Mar 6, 2007, 9:23 AM

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This is just my opinion, but I think your money would be better spent by purchasing a new iMac. You said that your Apple Care just expired so I would guess that your iMac is 2 or 3 years old. You can get some great deals on refurbished machines that come with a full warranty and qualify for the Apple Care extended warranty. Just something to think about.

Bill Carnicelli
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mr.ed
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Mar 6, 2007, 10:53 AM

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I know, I have been tossing it around. The only thing is this computer is just an office computer and not for editing so I kinda don't want to spend 1200.00 for a new one. It is only a year and a half old I just spaced out renewing the apple care on it.I have to think about it.Refurbished? Where?

(This post was edited by mr.ed on Mar 6, 2007, 10:54 AM)

carnicelli
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Mar 6, 2007, 2:35 PM

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The fact that you are only using this computer as an office computer and not editing with it makes the decision a little more difficult. If you were editing with it I'd say it was a no brainer to replace it with something with more horse power. But you can easily get a few more years out of it as a office computer. Personally I think I would go ahead and replace it because I don't know how reliable it would be with a replaced logic board. That seems like a fairly serious issue.

You can buy refurbished directly from the Apple Store website. Look for a red "deals" banner towards the bottom right of the page. I've purchased refurbished machines from PowerMax. The machines have been solid and PowerMax are a joy to work with. They will even allow you to trade your old hardware.

Bill Carnicelli
Carnicelli Media Productions Inc

mr.ed
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Mar 7, 2007, 12:37 AM

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I'm probably gonna bite the bullet and buy a new one.

2ndMile
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Mar 7, 2007, 6:35 PM

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For an office computer, get a refreshed Mac Mini and monitor. Probably about $7-800.

Brian Morris
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