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6 Replies Last post: Jul 24, 2008 8:41 PM by MacCheetah3

MacCheetah3

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Feb 20, 2008 8:52 PM

Dead MacBook?

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.

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edmetric

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Apr 29, 2006

1. Feb 21, 2008 12:34 AM

in response to: MacCheetah3

Re: Dead MacBook?

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.

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MacCheetah3

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2. Feb 21, 2008 9:15 AM

in response to: edmetric

Re: Dead MacBook?

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.

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edmetric

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Apr 29, 2006

3. Feb 21, 2008 1:47 PM

in response to: MacCheetah3

Re: Dead MacBook?

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.

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MacCheetah3

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4. Mar 1, 2008 8:38 PM

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Re: Dead MacBook?

Hi
OK...So...Nothing?

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narkee

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Jul 24, 2008

5. Jul 24, 2008 4:36 PM

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Re: Dead MacBook?

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.

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MacCheetah3

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6. Jul 24, 2008 8:44 PM

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Re: Dead MacBook?

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.

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