IPhone 5S 32GB Logic Board Repair

So several months ago I attempted to repair the cracked screen on my black 32 gb iphone 5S on my own. It did not work out. I ended up breaking the logic board and now the phone is basically unusable. I've been using my iPhone 4S for the past few months and it ***** so bad. I just want my 5S back but now apple won't touch it and no one offers repairs for the logic boards on the 5S that I can find. Anyone know of a solution or someone who offers the service. Because I can't stand the crap battery on the 4S and I miss my 5S I had only had it for like, 2 months.

I know of 2 services that repair logic board damage depending on your issue and your location in the U.S. One is eDigitalNY which is on the east coast and offers their repair services on eBay in addition to their website. They guarantee their repair work. Just ship them the logic board (shipping to and from is included in the repair cost) and they will fix it. If for some reason your board is "toast" and can't be fixed, they will refund your money. The second option on the west coast is The Repair Stop. Like eDNY, all repair work is guaranteed. TRS is a bit pricier but they are the go to guys for water damage repair, an area of repair from which many others shy away.

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IBook G4 logic board repair

iBook G3 had a logicboard repair program
http://www.apple.com/support/ibook/faq/
Many iBook G4 purchasers have the same problem and "Apple accepts fault for defective iBooks in Denmark"
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/09/21/brieflyipod_estimates_top_10m_ibook_payout_korean_iphonetalks.html
Can other customers expect any extention program for iBooks G4 bought since 2004?
Thanks

Well that chip in question is on the logic board.
The steady deluge of complaints, and a subsequent investigation by the independent >lab Delta, led the Board to discover an easily repeatable flaw: a solder joint for >a mainboard chip would loosen with each press of the power button, invariably >causing a break in an important connection that would effectively kill the system
This is not the only bad solder connection on these boards. U28 is another one that has problems for example.
Richard

Logic board repair extension

I have an iMac 1st generation I purchased A little over 3 years ago. About 2 weeks ago I started having video issues with my Mac where the desktop freezes, sometimes goes blank and other times I have horizontal lines going across the desktop. I thought it was a video card issue but after doing research on the support page on Apples website I found that it may be an even bigger problem than a video card. I have read that there have been may problems with the logic boards in the 1st generation iMac's. Today was the soonest I was able to visit my local Apple store only to have the genius affirm my suspicion.
I did notice that under the support page, on the lower right hand corner, in small print that there is an issue with these logic boards. The repair extension program leads all of us to believe that Apple acknowledges the predicament many of us are in now, that we have bought a faulty product. The genius at the Apple store told me that I was out of luck and that there is nothing that can be done with getting my computer repaired under the extension program. He told me that if I would have brought my iMac in 2 weeks ago when the problem occurred that he could have honored the extension program but now it is too late. My computer was 3 years old on Jan 27, 2008. I don't understand why he would have allowed the extension program at 4 weeks beyond the 3 year mark but not at 6 weeks? When I tried talking to him about it he then told me that Apple doesn't even do the repair extension anymore for the logic board. Its either you do or you don't but don't try to blow me off with lies so I have to pay for an expensive repair. He quickly changed his answer when I told him as of yesterday the repair extension program was still posted on Apples website.
Also, I would like to know why the 1st generation Imac'ers were not advised of this problem? I now have a 20 pound paper weight sitting on my desk, unless I opt to pay over $500 dollars for a repair that Apple has said was faulty from the get go. Apparently its only a matter of time before they all start to have issues.
Back to the Apple store visit. When I pleaded with the genius 1 more time he told me that because I didn't purchase the Apple Care Plan at the time I purchased my iMac I should have expected to pay for a high cost repair bill eventually. Seems he doesn't have too much faith in the products he is supposed to be endorsing. I walked out of the store feeling like I was lied to, and belittled because of his demeaning attitude towards mine and many other peoples situation with these 1st generation iMac's. Customer service does not seem to be his line of work.
Has anyone encountered this situation where even though they missed the 3 year window for a free repair extension they were still given the repair at no charge? I have really lost my faith in Apple. Not only does Apple have a crappy way of dealing with faulty products, they have some pretty rude people working for them. I was pretty much told that because I didnt pay for the Apple Care Plan I'm stuck. Although, had I purchased it Apple Care Plan they would have given me the free repair even though I missed the repair window of 3 years. Windows is starting to look appealing to me again. Your thoughts are appreciated.
I would like to file a complaint about my experience at the Apple store and would like to know if there is something we can do to honor the repair extension program? I was a loyal Apple customer until I had to be put through a genius lashing who needs to have his behavior attended to. I will be looking forward to your reply.
Thank you,
Val Lutyj

I believe that the employee treated you harsher than he should have. In my eyes, there is always a more appologetic tone to take with a customer. The reason the rep was not eager to help is basically because of what he said, repairs are bound to happen. I work in a non-commision based Apple Specialist environment and we try to get this by our customers as much as we can... it is going to happen. Applecare is not Best Buy trying to take more money from you. It is used to help them cover repairs that happen YEARS from the purchase date. We used to have a tech here that would flat out tell the customers that said no "Don't come crying to me when your computer breaks and you pay for it". I still believe that he was harsh in the way he said that but I find myself wanting to say the same thing.
Apple computers will always be built in a much finer quality, but no matter what you do, they will all break. Thats just technology. When your parts break and a higher percentage than normal, you need to stand by the product. Apple did so with a 3 year repair extension... but should not have limited you so quickly.
I am almost certain that if you call them directly and plead a little more, you will get your results. You are a loyal Mac user and a returning customer for when it is time to get rid of the 1st Gen -soon I hope ;)-

Force quiting apps on iphone bad for logic board???

While visit the apple store this weekend in regards to our phone not working they asked if we double tap the home and slide up on our apps to close them, of force quit the application. We responded yes and were told never to do this. However on previous visits we were told to do this because multiple apps will drain the battery and slow the phone down. I would love to know what the correct answer to this is and understand why we would be told two different things.

Closing apps does not harm anything.
Whoever told you that is mentally challenged.

Can a faulty logic board kill a hard drive?

Could Apple's faulty Logic Board be the cause of my iBook's HD demise?
I have an iBook G3, Power PC 750 @ 800 MHz, running Mac OS X 10.2.1. A year or so ago I had to send it back to Apple to get the logic board replaced because the one they originally put in was faulty. Since getting it back, the iBook's not been the same -- frequent crashes, failed start ups, Desktop folders displaced upon start up, etc., ad nauseam. Disk Utility showed no problems when I'd run the repair procedure. The Hardware Test CD that shipped with the iBook showed no problems either.
Last week the iBook nose dived. Desktop folders were scattered, software programs weren't functioning correctly, and I couldn't move and/or trash folders. I ran Disk Utility again which now reported "Invalid Node Structure." It began rebuilding "B-Tree Catalog," subsequently reporting the disk was repaired.
Upon restart, the symptoms worsened, and within an hour my hard drive no longer mounted. Using the install CD at start up (holding the "C" key, of course), I'd get the flashing question mark, then the screen would flash, then I'd get the prohibatory sign, then after a little bit the CD would start.
Under Disk Utility my HD showed up as a generic Media, ATA, internal, Master something (whereas before it was a Sony something or other with one volume listed beneath). Nor could I re-install the OS X software because my HD didn't show as a destination disk.
I performed all the start up key commands offered as solutions in these forums and elsewhere (pram, nvram, power unit reset, safe mode, single user mode, verbose mode, open firmware ala mode). Open Firmware would not show my HD when using the command to list the directories. I even got creative but to no avail (BTW, "fix-this-expensive-piece-of-junk" is not a valid Open Firmware command). I even took out the additional RAM chip that shipped with the computer. The problem persisted.
Then I drove 2.5 hours and dropped $100 for DiskWarrior. Another 2.5 hours later DW was a "No go". Starting from the the DWarrior CD (holding the "C" key, of course), I didn't get beyond the "prohibatory sign." Alsoft's tech support Rep was very responsive, and offered various suggestions (thanks Marc!), and he finally concluded that there is an obvious hardware problem with my computer.
I have no other FireWire computer running Mac OS X to use as a host to target my iBook (I have an iMac maxed out running 9.2.2 -- had to resurrect it from the dead as well - whole 'nuther dilemna!). So, I bought an external FW drive, installed the 10.2.1 software that shipped with my iBook, and ran DiskWarrior from there to fix my internal HD. Nothing. The HD doesn't show as a repairable drive. Obviously it's toast - burned, baby, burned.
So I figured I could at least use the external drive to run the iBook. I then installed all the software from the "restore" CDs, rebooted, only to enjoy screens full of fine gray lines, and frozen screens, and screens of green and red and blue and purple and yellow lines. YUM!. This is the same junk that Apple supposedly fixed by replacing my logic board last year.
My iBook is again useless, and six months beyond Apple's Logic Board Replacement Program's "3-year from date-of-purchase" criteria. Frustrated beyond explanation, I'm beginning to regret my decision to "Think Different."
I apologize if this post comes across as a rant. That's not my intention. I'm very disappointed, and I wanted to detail my predicament thoroughly as to eliminate the "did you hold the 'xyz' key" responses. Trust me, I read and tried them all.
All this said, I iterate my question. Could Apple's obviously faulty Logic Board be the cause of my iBook's HD demise?
Also, is a Logic Board something I can purchase and replace myself?
Thanks for your time.

Hi, and welcome to Apple Discussions. I'm so sorry to hear of your troubles.
Truthfully, I would question whether the iBook with both a dead hard drive and another bad logic board is worth the cost of repair.
My hard drive acted up when my iBook G3 800 Mhz came back from its second logic board repair. I invested in DiskWarrior, and it brought it back a couple of times, but, ultimately, I had to do an Archive and Install to regain use of my computer. That was in July of 2004, and it's still working fine (knocking vigorously on wood).
It is my belief that sometimes the trip to and from the repair facility for the logic board repair involves too much jostling for the hard drive to tolerate it well.
If you really want to get it fixed instead of buying a newer portable, I would recommend that you check out DT & T Computer Services in Fremont, California. They do free diagnostics and will do the repair on the logic board for about the same amount you would have to pay to just buy one. They also do hard drive replacements/upgrades (scroll down on the page). I would ask for a little bit of a break on the installation fee for the hard drive if they have it open to repair the logic board, anyway. DT & T also gives a six-month warranty on the repairs.
Good luck!.

Logic board failure - the 6th

my ibook is a little over 2 years old and i just had my 6th logic board failure last night. i knew it was going to happen after 5 previous failures... and it will certainly happen again.
even though its rare, i've heard of people getting their ibooks replaced. i know its not apple's policy with this issue (and wasn't the 5th time it happened), and i don't have applecare, but i'm wondering if i'm just screwed here.
i plan to call customer service and tell them that i know sending it in again for the LB repair extension program will just lead to another failure. there is no reason for me not to completely assume this... that my computer simply does not have the reliability needed for me to pursue my class projects. last night i lost my homework and it will not be turned in on time today.
i'm just asking for advice, based on other peoples experience, and given my situation, should i pursue a replacement or just reluctantly purchase a new computer?
ibook - dual USB

How long will Apple keep covering these logic board repairs?
Is it indefinitely, or only for 3 years?
... because mine is in for its 3rd repair and it will be 3 years old in another 6 months - and I suspect it will only break again.
I was told by the Apple rep [from the division that would cover replacement] that they have only replaced iBooks for people who had the extended warranty.
So I offered to pay to he $200 that an extended warranty would have cost.
The rep argued that the other people's units had the extended waranty in place when their units broke.
So I explained that mine broke TWIICE within it's intial 1 year warranty - and asked why that isn't the same condition as he just asserted was requisite - at which point he diverted the subject of the conversation so as to not answer - I assume because my point was well made and he couldn't provide a reasonable answer.
If it were only that I have to repeastedly send it back for repair [assuming it will continue to be covered] but backing up and wiping the drive of private info and restoring it takes hours.
In my opinion the thing breaks because it's put under some stress when grabbing the case, and the case flexes. The reason I think that is so is because the symptoms can be made to happen or not [when they initially start] by flexing the left side of the case.
The situation leaves me thinking there is an argument that the product failed its original warranty of merchantability. So I'm wondering if I should just go to small claims near a apple facility.
When I even questioned whether a legal issue existed the apple rep threatened to terminate my call and hand me over to legal.
How can he do terminate my call if there is a program that promises to cover the repair? That made me feel even more that I need to seek other recourse now and not wait until it happens again.

Has anyone ever installed a G4 logic board into a G3 iBook?

I was just wondering if it was at all possible to install a G4 logic board in a G3 iBook. To be specific, I have an iBook G3 900MHz with a faulty logic board. I could have it replaced under the Apple Logic Board Replacement Program, but I'd hate to replace a bad part with a part that will most likely go bad in the future. Also, trying to find an affordable (in the $100 range) replacement logic board on eBay or anywhere else is proving impossible.
So, could I buy a 1GHz or similar G4 logic board and swap it into the G3 iBook? I'm sure someone out there has tried something like this, right?
I'm intrigued by the possability.

I doubt it. They don't even take the same kind of RAM.
What makes you think a replacement "will most likely go bad in the future"? Some have had to go back more than once; many haven't. (And many have not gone in at all.) There are many iBook users out there, happily iBooking away without any knowledge of the iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program because they've never had a problem.
Get it replaced, free, NOW, and worry about the future when it gets here.
http://www.apple.com/support/ibook/faq/
P.S. When you make an error in a post, there is a little edit-pencil icon next to the "Reply" icon in your post. The edit pencil stays there for about 15 minutes to allow you to edit your post. Just click on it, and it takes you back to your message box so you can edit it to your heart's content.

What Logic Board fits an iBook G3 900 mhz?

Hi!
I have an iBook G3 12" 900mhz with a bad logic board. I'm planning to replace it. Can I fit all kinds of dual USB iBook Logic Boards in there?
Cheers!

What are the symptoms?
You may know that enough Dual USB G3 iBooks suffered from the logic board problem that Apple began the iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program in January of 2004. Check out the FAQ page and if the symptoms look familiar, give Apple a call. If the iBook qualifies, it's a free fix.
You can find the original purchase date of the iBook, by entering its serial number into the box toward the bottom right of Apple's main support page under "About Your Support Coverage."
If it is past the three-year time limit (which it probably is), try calling Apple and ask for Customer Relations (NOT Customer Service--they can't help you) and ask them to please make an exception to the three-year limit in your case.
If the answer from Apple is absolutely, positively, "NO!" and the symptoms are those of the classic logic board failure described on the FAQ page, you may want to consider trying the shim fix suggested by John Sawyer in the Apple Discussions iBook G3 (Dual USB) Displays Forum:
[Y]ou can often fix this yourself by removing the iBook's bottom housing, and placing a shim of any sort, about 1mm to 1.5mm thick, onto the raised square on the bottom shield. I use a Scotch mounting square--you can get them in hardware stores and many grocery stores. When you reinstall the bottom case, it will press against this shim, which will press against the graphics chip, and may allow the chip to come into better contact with the logic board.
John Sawyer
CJS Macintosh Repair
Instructions for removing the lower case:
iFixit.com
Good luck.

Is CPU part of logic board in iBook?

I'm having my logic board replaced on my iBook G3 by apple and I'm hoping the CPU is part of the logic board so I can maybe have it upgraded to a G4. Am I dreaming agian? thanks
h

If you're machine is in for logic board repair, Apple replaces it with it's corresponding Logic Board, therefore you will not be upgraded to a G4 CPU in your G3 machine.
Example: My 900MHz iBook went in for LB repair, and it came back a 900MHz G3 just like it went in, same case with any iBook.

Has anyone ever been quoted more than $500 to replace a failed logic board?

Has anyone ever been quoted more than $500 to replace a failed logic board? A Genius buddy of mine swears that it'll never be over $500 but I' convinced he's high out of his mind.

I doubt it. They don't even take the same kind of RAM.
What makes you think a replacement "will most likely go bad in the future"? Some have had to go back more than once; many haven't. (And many have not gone in at all.) There are many iBook users out there, happily iBooking away without any knowledge of the iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program because they've never had a problem.
Get it replaced, free, NOW, and worry about the future when it gets here.
http://www.apple.com/support/ibook/faq/
P.S. When you make an error in a post, there is a little edit-pencil icon next to the "Reply" icon in your post. The edit pencil stays there for about 15 minutes to allow you to edit your post. Just click on it, and it takes you back to your message box so you can edit it to your heart's content.

IBook G4 (Jun 2005 model) Logic Board Problem (No Display and HDD noise)

Hello All
I have been using my iBook G4 (1.2 GHz) with no problems since I purchased it in June 05. But over the past 2 days, I have been noticing this weird incident of "no display" when booted and I was hearing a loud fan noise at times and I can hear my HDD spinning etc. When I tried to restart pressing CTRL+OPTION and POWER after shutting it down, it booted up but reverted my PMU to a date in 2001 (resetting all my email, music etc). But when I tried shutting it down again and restarted normally, I heard the bootup chime but no display. Again, I could hear the fan and the HDD spinning.
I took my laptop to the Apple Store here in Boca, FL today and was told that its a logic board problem.
I know there was a Logic Board Repair Initiative from Apple for the G3's and early G4's. Does anyone know such a thing for the fairly recent iBook G4's??.
Any help is immensely appreciated.
Thanks
Karthik
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iBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.8)

How do I verify that my issue is a logic board issue. Recently, computer froze. Tried a hard reboot but no luck. It either shows a blank blue screen or I'll get the grey screen and apple with the start-up spinner but it'll stop spinning.
That's it. I'm able to browse the contents of the iBook's harddrive when I connect it to my Ti Powerbook via Target Disk mode. I even lauched Disk Utility from the powerbook and verified the iBook's drive and it found no problems.
Could it be the same logic board issues that you guys are having? How do I verify this? Is it worth paying to repair an 800mhz G4 iBook (applecare expired April '06)?
I've heard about kernal panic issues with the macbooks so I'm apprehensive about getting one of those right now too. Getting frustrated. Actually considered copping an inexpensive PC laptop... ugghhh.

Dead for no apparent reason - logic board AGAIN?

So last night, after I had installed all my software updates and restarted successfully, I decided to pop in a new airport card b/c mine had been giving me trouble (and I wanted to find out whther it was the card or the logic board that was failing)
Well. I found out. The thing successfully shut down without a problem, and replaced the card without a problem, plugged it in. hit the power button. nothing. nothing nothing.
not even a hum or a chatter.
I've been poking through the discussions here, and I understand that this is likely a logic board failure.
I've already had my logic board replaced, twice I think. The funny thing is that my poor 'book worked for 3 yrs. without issue and now it's been failing close to once a year.
I'm kind of at a loss as for what to do, I really can't afford to keep getting it fixed like this! Also, I have two exams this week, and yup, of course I take all of my notes on my laptop. Distressing, to say the least.
Well at least that was cathartic.
ibook G3 Mac OS X (10.4.7) there's no option for 10.4.8.... also, dead.

If it's the recognized logic board failure, it will usually start up at least. You may have to wait overnight for it to start up again. I did on two of my three logic board failures.
You may know that enough Dual USB G3 iBooks suffered from this problem that Apple began the iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program in January of 2004. Check out the FAQ page and if the symptoms look familiar, give Apple a call. If your iBook qualifies, it's a free fix.
If you are past the three-year time limit, try calling (800) 767-2775 and ask for Customer Relations (NOT Customer Service--they can't help you) and ask them to please make an exception to the three-year limit in your case.
If the answer from Apple is absolutely, positively, "NO!" DT & T Computer Services in Fremont, California offers the cheapest repair I've found. They have a six-month warranty on the repair.
Good luck!

Too late to replace my Logic Board?

Hey there, I bought my Ibook used a few months ago and everything was awesome until I started having some crazy problems. Turns out they match up with the logic board. I checked out the extension and was amazed that apple would actually do this. I called them up, and low and behold...my ibook is too old (arent all ibook g3's too old by now?).
Anyways..is there still a way I can get the logic board replaced? Anybody successful with getting it replaced past the 3 year mark?
Thanks

Hi, and welcome to Apple Discussions.
Apple began the iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program in January of 2004. There are still a few out there that qualify, since the G3 iBooks weren't discontinued until October of 2003, and some undoubtedly weren't sold until several months past that. (The original purchase date determines eligibility.)
If you are past the three-year time limit, you can try calling and asking for Customer Relations (NOT Customer Service--they can't help you) and ask them to please make an exception to the three-year limit in your case.
However, I don't think I'd have the nerve to do it with a used one, and I doubt they would be likely to grant an exception for one you didn't buy new.
DT & T Computer Services will do the repair for $195 plus shipping to and from Fremont, California. It's the cheapest logic board repair I've been able to find online. You may be able to check your local Yellow Pages and find a repair tech who will match DT & T's price and save you the shipping charges (and your iBook a trip to California).
Good luck!

Logic board [non] support

Since this purchase less than 3 years ago, the unit has been sent back to Apple and the logic board has been replaced 3 times. The most recent was 1 month ago. I'm sure it will fail again, but with no support from Apple unless it fails in the next month. I feel they should replace this lemon. Has anyone had similar problems with better support? Thanks in advance Joe

Hi, and welcome to Apple Discussions.
What is the MHz rating of your iBook?
Does adjusting the angle of the display make a difference? Sometimes if the display goes black, it is the backlight cable being pinched in the hinge.
Have you tried resetting the PMU? Since the PMU (Power Management Unit) has control over backlighting, resetting it sometimes helps when the display has gone dark.
The symptoms of the typical logic board failure can be found on the FAQ page of the iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program FAQ page.
If you have access to another Mac with FireWire, you may be able to access the hard drive of the iBook by using FireWire Target Disk Mode and back up your files to the other Mac's hard drive.
Let us know how things go.

Bad logic board on ibook 600mhz???

I have had problemms with this ibook the last month...it freezes..or does not boot up at all...i hear it boot up but no screen..I have tried booting from cd, or usb drive to no avail...
I called apple last week and found out that the logic board is 35 days past the 3 year period on
the repair program...I was bummed!
thanks for any help!!
I also have a powerbook 400 mhz titanium that freezes when it boots up. it will run the hardware cd, but that is it.....hmmmmm
debbie

Can't help on the titanium (you may want to post in the PowerBook forum).
On the iBook, try calling Apple back and ask for Customer Relations. Ask them to make an exception to the logic board repair three-year rule in your case. Sometimes they have done that.
Good luck.

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