On Nov 30, 2009, at 5:25 PM, Owen Strawn wrote: > Can I re-set the video card then? Is there a permanent fix? > > Note - it doesn't seem to be just the video blacking out, but the > whole computer seems to be de-powered. Re-squeezing does not > restore anything but does allow me to re-boot. > > I should also note this was all plugged into an AC adapter.
There are various companies that will reball (resolder) the chip to the board. The prices range from $30-$200 or so, based on my research, and some require you to completely remove the logic board and send it in for repair. Your mileage may vary, though. Some repairs hold for years; others for mere weeks. The action of the video chip shorting and opening on the logic board will cause complete system freezes, as well and video blackout. This is typical behavior for this problem. Brian -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Books, a group for those using G3 iBooks and PowerBooks (we run a separate list for G4 'Books). The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To leave this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g-books Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/
