[MacCheetah3]

Hi
Looks to be a white Core Duo 2GHz, 1GB, 60GB, SD, AP, BT based on the specs sticker and warranty information from the serial number. Anywho... I went through Apple Knowledge Base Article #303234 - Troubleshooting a MacBook or MacBook Pro that won't turn on. I've also tried just using AC power without the battery installed, tried just battery without AC power, and tried my power adapter. It charges the battery ( MagSafe goes amber and battery charge indicator on the battery itself blinks ) but no other signs of life. So, I know it's getting power and power is going somewhere. Any ideas? If it were a likely component, which do you think it is? Logic board? It is no longer under warranty but do you think if it were the infamous sensor / heatsink issue, Apple would consider replacing it for free outside of warranty? Thanks.

[edmetric]

I take it you removed the RAM, checked and cleaned them and reseated them. I also take it you don't hear any hard drive sound or get a picture on an external monitor. It's a little late to go back to the heat issues of early MacBooks without a warranty I would think. I can't help wonder if we will see more problems from those older hot MBs.

[MacCheetah3]

Hi
I didn't clean the connectors but I reseated the RAM sticks. I tried one by one as well but I can try cleaning them. No hard drive, no fan, no chime, no video, nothing except the MagSafe and battery LEDs indicating 'life'. I didn't try an external display but I can, I thought it pointless since there's nothing. Obviously, I can't reset PRAM since it doesn't do anything to get to that point.

[edmetric]

If this were a desktop I would suggest checking the power switch but anything more at this point means opening the case. Let us know what other testing you do.

[MacCheetah3]

Hi
OK...So...Nothing?

[narkee]

I know this is old, but I just wanted to chime in with my story.

I have Black macbook 2nd Gen (purchased june 2007). A couple of days ago, it suddenly went completely dead while I was working on it. Absolutely nothing would bring it back to life - no hardware response at all. Similar to above, and one month out of warranty.

Basically apple genius said it was a logic board failure, and there was nothing I could do aside from paying like $1000 for a logic board replacement.

I can't afford that, or another computer. Completely shafted.

I feel your pain.

[MacCheetah3]

Hi
Well, if it helps any...The person got it repaired for ~$315 total. While I got quotes of $900 from AASPs and Apple Stores, directly through Apple - 1-800-APL-CARE (1-800-275-2273) - I got ~$300 shipping quote to have it sent to their TX repair center. Much more reasonable.

P.S. I forgot about updating the thread since I ended up going the only way left.