G5 Power Mac Logic Board

[pishtols]

Hi all. Im new to MacTalk. Enjoying reading what people have to say.

I found out that other day that the reason my June 2004 G5 PowerMac Dual 2GB died on me wasnt b/c the power supply was stuffed... it was b/c my logic board has died. Apple quoted me about 800 to replace the board. As much as i would love to, i cant justify spending that much money on a 5 year old machine, although it would be a shame to not fix it as the machine is still more than what i need.

so my question:

Does anybody have, or know where i can source a logic board for my machine on a budget? Do you have one lying around at home that we could discuss.


Any sugestions welcome.


Thanks,

Pishtols

[Botox]

Mine died recently too (Logic Board), so I feel your pain. I'm using it as a reason to get a new Mac and will put the remains of the G5 on Ebay at some stage.

Hope you find a solution that suits.

Cheers!

[pishtols]

I know, i am considering this as a push to go to a Mac Pro. Although itis a shame as the G5 suits my needs so much... oh, decisions decisions.... (even more annoying as my apple care protection ran out only 6 months ago... :S )

Thanks for your reply.

[leon]

Try Apple Bits -- Specialising in used, second hand, preowned (or pre owned), refurbished (or refurb/refurbs), ex-demo, ex-lease, trade-ins - Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, MacBook, Mac mini, PowerMac, PowerBook, iBook, iMac, eMac, G3/G4/G5 - parts and accessorie and see if they have any lying around.

[pishtols]

Thanks Leon. I did give them a try today, but not open. will try again on monday. thanks though. hopefully they will be able to help.

Regards

Pishtols

[kaisersozay]

I have purchased a Sawtooth MOBO from these people and have no complaints.
Give them a try. Price was reasonable. I think I paid about $25 plus postage.

Apple Bits -- Specialising in used, second hand, preowned (or pre owned), refurbished (or refurb/refurbs), ex-demo, ex-lease, trade-ins - Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, MacBook, Mac mini, PowerMac, PowerBook, iBook, iMac, eMac, G3/G4/G5 - parts and accessorie

Duh - just realized it has already been posted. Sorry 'bout that. Can only say, it was a good solution when others (eBay etc) were colossal prices.

[pishtols]

thanks kaisersozay. i will give them a go today. hopefully they can help.

[Wally]

Any chance we could nab the old board for a repair job?

[pishtols]

Hi Wally,

No prob. Once i know whats happening with it i will let you know. Can u actually reapair boards?

-Pishtols-