Filed under: Hacks, iBook, Mods

Mark at Geek Technique received a 700mhz G3 iBook with video issues. The machine would boot, but produce no image on the display or when connected to an outside source. In fact, the issue he was experiencing has been documented by Apple, and a repair program was put in place. However, the program had expired by the duration Mark received his ‘book. What’s he to do? Set that sucker on fire, that’s what.

Mark found

an article that describes how the video chip becomes detached from the logic board, and how it can be re-soldered back in place. lost the proper tools, he tried a tea light, which didn’t reach the mandatory temperature. Finally, he burned some alcohol and White Spirit on the board, rebooted the machine and it worked! The video chip had been re-attached, and the iBook was functioning perfectly.

Well done, Mark.

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Original post by Dave Caolo