My Problem

Replacing Logic Board in PowerBook G4 15" 1.25ghz

My Fix

The repair went great - thanks.

My Advice

In step 7 the instructions state, "Remove the 4.2 mm 1/16" H 1.5 hex screws in either corner, next to the display (a T6 Torx driver will also do the job nicely).

I completely forgot the obvious & used the T6 ? no (didn't fit), the T7 shaved down a bit when I should have just used a 1.5mm allen wrench or hex key.

I realized this after the repair & used my allen wrench to optimize the torque.

The required tools mention the T6 & this was the only place to use it throughout the repair when actually the 1.5mm allen wrench is a much better fit but isn't mentioned in the required tools.

My Problem

My Xbox had already had the RROD, I had sent it in once to someone who "knew" how to fix fit, then it got it again.

My Fix

The repair was pretty straight forward, i had bought the kit, just followed the step by step tutorials on the RROD fix, re-applying thermal paste, and reflowing the board. It's been about a month now and it's still running RROD free.

My Advice

Take your time.

My Problem

The graficchip looks like defect. But its mounted on the Logicboard. So first tried to backe the board (may the Chip could have some contact problems.) But didn't fix the Problem. So the board was to expencive to replace, so i get th HD away from the MacBook to backup the userdate via USB-SATA-Bridge to a iMac

My Fix

The Magnetizer/Demagnetizer "glues" the very smal screws at the screwdriver, the Spungers helped me to open the Cover an disconnect the cables, the Arctic Silver Thermal Past was used to remont the locigboard

My Advice

Look very carfully for the place of every screws at the MacBook - also some inside - to open the cover. See at the other Advice to replace the Board

My Problem

A blown mother board

My Fix

With IFIXIT as my guide, I had the confidence to complete the job.

My Advice

First off, KEEP LIQUIDS AWAY FROM YIUR COMPUTER, however if the inevitable happens and the geek squad hands you an estimate for $700 take your computer download IFIXIT app and do it yourself. YOU CAN DO THIS!

My Problem

Had a MBP 2.26 with a dead motherboard and a second one that was seriously wrecked (screen) by a friend during a violent car crash. Made one functioning MBP 2.26 out of two by swapping the good "organs" in the MBP that was not wrecked :-)

My Fix

Fine, thanks' to iFixit guides !

My Advice

iFixit "Pro Tech Toolkit" helped as I had all the required tools

My Problem

i had a ps3 60 gb. original with the ylod

My Fix

got it to work at the third time ,,,, because the time indicated in the guide to heat the chips is for the heat gun which i did not get so i had to use a hair dryer but now it works great hope it lasts!!!!!!!

My Advice

i guess i should've bought the complete pack with the heat gun included ,,,i used a regular hair dryer n boy did i spend some time

My Problem

I wanted a 2GHz core 2 duo instead of a 1.5GHz core solo

My Fix

Bad at first try but being patient proved to be efficient

My Advice

Be extremely careful when taking the heatsink out. My 1.5 processor was not locked in properly and it came with the heatsink

My Problem

I just wanted a challenge

My Fix

Pretty smooth, except it did not work the first time

My Advice

Be extremely carefull when taking the heatsink out. My 1.5 processor was not locked on and stayed glued to the processor. Sorry! Drop images not allowed

My Problem

My Powerbook G4 Aluminum would not charge any longer. The battery was just fine, it just could not charge so it must have been the DC & Sound Card.

My Fix

It went well. It took a little while as I need to completely remove pretty much everything to get to the DC & Sound Card, a pain but fun none the less. The tricky part was keeping in order all the freaking screws and where they went. It was a bit of trial and error when reassembling the computer. The repair went well, and the good old Powerbook is up and running.

My Advice

Keep track of where the screws go and which sizes go where. It can save you time during reassembly. ;)

My Problem

Long story short: my second-hand 2.0GHz CD 15" MBP needed TLC, from its slowly dying optical drive, to is overheating logic board. I also wanted to see how easy [or hard] it was to completely disassemble and reassemble my machine, esp. since I have had experience doing so with Windows laptops.

My Fix

The entire process, thanks in large part to iFixit guides, was seamless. I was rather stunned at how easy it was to get to the logic board, reapply thermal paste, and put everything back together again, not to mention outfit the SuperDrive bay with a new HDD.

My Advice

Just make sure you have a lot of time and patience when doing such repairs and upgrades; ANYTHING can happen.