12" iBook G4 not booting and fan spinning out of control.

i fixed my problem i think, this is where i found my issue http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/...

my advice to anyone who may have this same problem is bring out the soldering iron and get ready to hate life for a while... this(referring to the info at the website if found my issue at) along with the data loss problem with the new os apple released. makes me rethink my statement that apple is built with tape glue and headaches, let me add lies and deceit to that, i think ill stick with building my own comp. and running Linux.

p.s. make sure to try resetting the pmu and letting the comp. sit not plugged in with no battery in it for a few hours, then try booting before you break open the comp. and get dirty with the soldering iron. you could save your self from having to remove about 50 something screws and buying new thermal paste

[quote|cyanidebubble]i fixed my problem i think, this is where i found my issue http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/05/03/apple_grilled_over_ibook_g4_logicboard_deaths.html my advice to anyone who may have this same problem is bring out the soldering iron and get ready to hate life for a while... this(referring to the info at the website if found my issue at) along with the data loss problem with the new os apple released. makes me rethink my statement that apple is built with tape glue and headaches, let me add lies and deceit to that, i think ill stick with building my own comp. and running Linux. p.s. make sure to try resetting the pmu and letting the comp. sit not plugged in with no battery in it for a few hours, then try booting before you break open the comp. and get dirty with the soldering iron. you could save your self from having to remove about 50 something screws and buying new thermal paste[/quote]

could you repose that link? all I get Is a forum like thing and I would like to know( I'm a little bit of a comp nerd) what was wrong with ur comp

[quote|Skippy722]could you repose that link? all I get Is a forum like thing and I would like to know( I'm a little bit of a comp nerd) what was wrong with ur comp[/quote]

Hi, This article has photos and is a little clearer I think. Be advised you can easily destroy a board if you are not very careful in disassembling or soldering. Good luck. Ralph

http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/tips/iBookG4_...

[quote|rj713]Hi, This article has photos and is a little clearer I think. Be advised you can easily destroy a board if you are not very careful in disassembling or soldering. Good luck. Ralph http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/tips/iBookG4_vreg_repair/ibookG4_vreg_repair.htm[/quote]

Hi, The url will not copy completely. Google iBook G4 logic board problems and select iBook G4 Logic board repair (Vreg chip solder joint repair)

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This will take you to the article I mentioned. Ralph

[quote|rj713]Hi, The url will not copy completely. Google iBook G4 logic board problems and select iBook G4 Logic board repair (Vreg chip solder joint repair) - This will take you to the article I mentioned. Ralph[/quote]

a chip set on the motherboard that's solder points wear loose from the movement with in the comp every time you hit the power button, if you're experienced with a soldering iron, youll see it... if your not dont try to fix this find some one who is! the site i linked also described how the dutch gov. is forcing apple to take responsibility for this design flaw, but that is the only place in the world they are taking responsibility.

[quote|cyanidebubble]a chip set on the motherboard that's solder points wear loose from the movement with in the comp every time you hit the power button, if you're experienced with a soldering iron, youll see it... if your not dont try to fix this find some one who is! the site i linked also described how the dutch gov. is forcing apple to take responsibility for this design flaw, but that is the only place in the world they are taking responsibility.[/quote]