On 2/8/10 12:29 AM, "Kris Tilford" <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Feb 7, 2010, at 11:23 PM, Jonas Ulrich wrote: > >> FIXED! I shimmed the Graphics Chip using Pennies! I stacked them >> under the gray cover, and then on top of the cover and then closed >> the computer up and it works perfectly!!! Thanks for help, you saved >> my computer! > > Using pennies sounds seriously dangerous. Anything that conducts > electricity that might get loose inside is asking for a short-circuit > that will possibly put a permanent end to your iMac. You beat me to it. I would not have used a conductive material. I would have gone to the hardware store and got a heat gun and just warmed it up a bit then slammed it back together or used the candle technique: http://geektechnique.org/projectlab/726/diy-obsolete-ibook-logic-board-repai r --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The first time Microsoft produces something that doesn't suck will be when they start making vacuum cleaners.... --------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
