Have you had logic board replaced?

Hi,
I am wondering if any folks who have sent their MacBooks in to get the logic board replaced (and received them back) could comment on the effectiveness of the replacement.
I have been reading the boards avidly (as my MacBook is off in repair-land awaiting a logic board replacement) and noticed that some folks have been speculating that the logic board replacement won't fix anything.
Could someone who has had a logic board replacement report on the effect? Did it fix the problem? (Note: my issue is/was that the macbook refused to turn on anymore after 3 weeks of problem-free use)
Thanks!

About 8 hours after receiving it, my MacBook would not turn on. Called AppleCare and was told to bring it into an authorized service depot. Diagnosed as a faulty logic board, it was replaced and it's been fine ever since. 2 weeks and counting...
MacBook 2.0 GHz   Mac OS X (10.4.7)  

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