Ibook started on fire

Well after a good 5 years my ibook has died. Today when I tried to turn it on I saw a bunch of sparks under the case by the power button and then I saw smoke and could smell the burning plastic. I bought my self a new PC so I'm happy it could hold out that long for me. My question is, sometime ago my CD drive stopped working. I can still turn it on for small amounts of time. How do I go about getting all my info and important files off of the MAC and onto my new PC. Mainly pictures, music, and documents. Is there a way to link them without using a network?

My recommendation would be to buy an inexpensive 2.5" USB enclosure, and get your old hard drive out of that iBook and into the enclosure. That way you're not risking further calamity to yourself or the files!
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Our G5 popped and started on fire tonight. The whole room was filled with smoke. I am glad we were home. This is a serious problem. I was wondering if anyone else has had this type of problem??
I am going to take the machine to the apple store in the morning. I am worried that this might happen to others and they may not be as fortunate as we were tonight.
Has anyone had this problem.

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- placing the computer directly on a carpeted floor.
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Hi, and welcome to Apple Discussions.
This is not the fault in the logic board that was
covered by the iBook
Logic Board Repair Extension Program. However, it
does sound like the memory that is soldered to the
logic board has failed. This means you will need a
new logic board.
Here in the United States, I know of places that will
repair it for $195 plus shipping, but I don't know of
any inexpensive repair places in the UK.
Your "serial number of death" isn't, really. The
program was gradually expanded to include all the
Dual USB G3 iBooks, so every serial number is
included in the program.
If it turns out to be an expensive repair, maybe the
money would be better spent on a new iBook?

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