What logic board do I need

   Hi there, I got my brothers old macbook and was thinking of fixing it. I know its the logic board because we had it tested when it failed for him in the past and for some reason I've resurectted the idea of getting it going again. Its a A1226. Now, I've been looking for logic boards for prices just to get a ball park and Im willing to risk it. However,  I want to make sure I get the correct logic board. I need to somehow fire this thing up so I know exactly which processer it was. I'd run the serial # but the under belly is so scratched that I cant read it unless I find a magnifying glass. Any how, any advice on how to find out the correct logic board for this laptop. Would I have to open it up?  THanks for any help.

Since your specs at the bottom say 1.5GHz, you need the logic board that goes with the 1.5GHz 12-inch PowerBook G4. You can buy these on eBay or from resellers that have them in stock.
Logic boards along with LCD screens are the most expensive parts, of course, since they are the most crucial to its operation.
Don't buy a 1.33Ghz, a 1.0GHz, or an 867MHz logic board.
Apple has a flat-rate repair, but it is not necessarily cheaper. Depending on the condition of your PowerBook, inside and outside, the flat-rate may be bumped up based on "tiers." The flat-rate costs about $300 for "everything" (parts and labor) if all checks out and is approved by the Genius Bar and the subsequent techs at the Service Center.
If there is an issue, it might cost more. Those, I don't have information on. (Price-wise).
If you're gung-ho and want to replace it yourself, you have that option. Or, choose your own service center to do it for you. (TechRestore.com, MacService.com, etc.-- even a local "mom and pop" shop in your city).

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