Too late to replace my Logic Board?

Question

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

Answer 1

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!