>> I'm looking for suggestions on finding a replacement card. I'm >> google-ing (and froogle-ing) for '10/100Base-T ethernet card' - how >> do I know if I'm getting one that's compatible and fits in the >> iMac? And there must be a good link somewhere with installation >> instructions?
There is no replacememt card because the iMac doesn't have an ethernet card--it is built into the logic board. The iMac also has no slots, so there is nothing to plug an ethernet card into. Your best option is to install an airport card into the machine, but remember a couple of things--it takes an original airport card, not an airport extreme card. Also, the iMac DV doesn't take the airport card directly, but rather you need to get a bracket that the airport card plugs into. The less attractive option would be to replace the iMac's logic board, a laborious procedure. Because Apple stopped making original airport cards they now are quite expensive--they regularly sell on ebay for more than they cost from Apple. iMac DV logic boards actually sell for less $$ on ebay than the airport cards--I see a few listed in the $50 range. The best place to get an airport card and bracket would be on the swap list--there are very nice folks on the list that will sell you an airport card for half the price they cost on ebay, and someone there sold me the bracket for $5, about $30-$40 less than it usually sells for on ebay. Jason -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
