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The PowerMac G5 is a desktop computer first produced in 2003 by the Apple Corporation. This guide will review the repair process of an Apple PowerMac G5 model number A1047 EMC 2061 from 2004. It was discontinued in 2006 as part of the Intel switch first to developers then consumers.

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Can I replace the logic board with a slower one?

I have a g5 2.7 dp that needs a new logic board. Can I replace it with a 2.4 dp or less speed?

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I would contact someone like www.welovemacs.com.

The three logic boards carry different part numbers:

661-3543 2.0

661-3584 2.3

661-3585 2.7

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I think that you can,but keep in mind this guide for the MDD models. Read this article in

http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/archives/jun0...

MDD Owner Guide on upgrading to Dual 1.42GHz CPU module

the main problem for upgrade the Processor is the mother board for G4 PPC MDD models and could be the same issue for G5 PPC. But if you going to replace a faster one for a slow, should be OK!

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