Way to prolong life on the Logic board?

I have an ibook, and so far, I've had my logic board replaced twice. Happily, it is still under logic replacement board warrenty, but with year three steadily appoarching, I am wondering-Is there a way to prolong the life on the logic board? Would dumping programs help? Only keeping it on a couple hours a day? Buring sage? Chanting prayers? Help!

Hi, Dianna. Welcome to Apple Discussions.
The only thing I know that can keep the logic board bogeyman at bay is to refrain from picking it up by the front left corner. If you are picking it up in just your left hand, pick it up in the center under the trackpad. The theory is that picking it up by the left front corner can cause enough flex in the case to pop the graphic chip off the logic board, causing the problem with which we are all too familiar. Since reading this, I've tried to remember not to pick mine up by the left front corner.
Deleting programs won't help, nor will limiting your usage. Sage, incense, and chants optional, but not required. 8^)

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5781
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1509
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Way to prolong life on the Logic board?

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