Does anyone know of a company with the expertise (and soldering skill) to be able to repair an Apple Logic Board? Cost of replacement just doesnt seem worth it but I'm convinced a highly skilled computer technician may be able to coax it back to life!
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Logic Board Repair
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Maybe if it was something simple, I think you can replace faulty capacitors on a motherboard.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1991648&tstart=60
Seems fairly difficult. Pictures, maybe? (add a R5 or something to show scale)
Seems fairly difficult. Pictures, maybe? (add a R5 or something to show scale)
Post nice clear pictures of the connector, top & bottom, with a ruler next to it for scale indication and I'll tell you what your options are.
Also need the model of the apple product in case a new connector is required.
Which area are you located in so I can point you in the right direction?
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I'm in Joburg. iMac is currently with DigiCape so can't get any pictures just yet. They havent had any luck with the repair so far...
Okay a company in Cape Town called Repairs.com tell me that they are 99% sure they can repair. Of course that involves me shipping the iMac down to CT which wont be a cheap. Anyone heard of this company or know of a Joburg based equivalent?
Walk in the park to fix so Portech will do just fine. I could probably fix them for you if I had a finer tip on my soldering iron/station and lived closer.
Grant
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I have used them a couple of times for various mainboard jobs. Dennis is your man there 021 5105517. I have 1000% confidence in his work based on personal experience.
Your average computer techies can't do ***** worth electronics. The one place I worked at (nation wide offices) the guys didn't even know how to use a multimeter, let alone what a soldering iron looks like. I fixed tv's / etc. for a living and although it does not appeal to some, I was astounded how PC techies hadn't the faintest clue about electronics.
They claimed herecy when I fixed my Nvidia card with a soldering iron.
Sorry for the derail, I hope you get it right mate.
They claimed herecy when I fixed my Nvidia card with a soldering iron.
Sorry for the derail, I hope you get it right mate.
ChilliGirl
PopCornPeddler
i would need details on the board. There is a gent that repairs all kinds of things on mainboards & laptops for me. I can then discuss this with him & see if he can help you.
Thanks for all the replies guys. Unfortunately I have had no luck with 3 separate repair companies. All 3 admitted defeat after a while. It seems now my only alternative is to replace the logic board. I am trying to source one in the states as Core have quoted me more then the replacement cost of the whole iMac!
Can you post a clear picture of the problem?
Collecting it on Friday so will post a pic as soon as I can after then. Not sure how much the pic will reveal though. To the naked eye the pins appear repaired.
Okay, I've now managed to find a 2nd hand logic board at a reasonable price. The price however is based upon exchanging my broken logic board for the replacement board. Could anyone recommend a technician in Joburg that will be able to remove my current logic board and then install the replacement when it arrives?
I've previously used Portech but I had a bad experience with them so would be grateful for any other recommendations.
Thanks!
I've previously used Portech but I had a bad experience with them so would be grateful for any other recommendations.
Thanks!