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Barnes · 05-22-2009, 03:49 PM

Here's the deal...

I have an iMac G5 whose logic board failed for the second time. The extended logic board replacement program ended in Jan and my complaining doesn't seem to be getting through to anyone.

I can replace the system for $400 (ebay) or get a new logic board for $450.

After some further investigation, I discovered that the 3rd party capacitors Apple used were faulty as the electrolyte formula was stolen from another company and they missed one ingredient.

I can buy a replacement set for $30.

How hard is it to solder new ones in? I am fairly good with stuff like this. I would have a set of instructions and have experience with soldering from some jewelry and metalworking courses I took at ACAD.

Can I do this?

Here is the location of the capacitors...

The computer is scrap but I only want to invest the time if this is something I will be successful at.

05-22-2009, 03:49 PM	#1
Barnes Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Violating Copyrights Exp:	Am I Asking for Trouble?/Replacing Logic Board Capacitors Here's the deal... I have an iMac G5 whose logic board failed for the second time. The extended logic board replacement program ended in Jan and my complaining doesn't seem to be getting through to anyone. I can replace the system for $400 (ebay) or get a new logic board for $450. After some further investigation, I discovered that the 3rd party capacitors Apple used were faulty as the electrolyte formula was stolen from another company and they missed one ingredient. I can buy a replacement set for $30. How hard is it to solder new ones in? I am fairly good with stuff like this. I would have a set of instructions and have experience with soldering from some jewelry and metalworking courses I took at ACAD. Can I do this? Here is the location of the capacitors... The computer is scrap but I only want to invest the time if this is something I will be successful at.