---------- Original message ---------- Subject: G5 Quad Core Shaken Up in Transport Date: Tuesday, 01. January 2013 From: Bill Connelly <billycarmac...@verizon.net> To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com > At times it would run a while, but I noticed cpu temps were bad for > cpu A 84°C and cpu B 24°C. So I shut it down.
This is really bothering! > Then I was getting LED #1 and #7 staying on all the time. I assume you’ve already discovered this: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2652 > One link suggested that the cpu might be misaligned, which would be > consistent with a hard knock? How about you disassemble it and look for youself? This is from the 2.0 and 2.3 GHz Late-2005 models: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqENizr_B-w You may be able to find some nice guides of how to disassemble the Quads cooling unit some place else. But maybe it isn’t that much different? Once opened up, you can easily check for damages and possibly reseat things that have moved. Oh, I’d first check what can be done with the insured shipping… > On Wednesday, Jan 2, I am hoping that an Apple Tech can reseat the A > and B cpus, and replace the cooling system and things will run > normally. I want the tech to try this first. Is this reasonable, to > ask, before replacing the motherboard? Depends on the costs. Haven’t all Power Macs been put out of warranty and support? > How much are Quad Core 2.5 G5 motherboards going for now? Firstly, they are not that easy to find. Secondly, they are about 100$ at least. And then, as used parts, you won’t have any warranty of any kind… Is it worth it? You decide… > Any comments welcomed. If Insured for Shipping, which it was, > shouldn't this be covered by the Carrier? That’s definitely something I would do… > Hopefully success stories, as I want to get this machine back in good > working order. Its the Apple Enthusiast in me. I hope you can sort it out! The Quad really is a marvelous machine! Cheers, Andreas aka Mac User #330250 -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
