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I think I know where the problem is. After cleaning the CPU and inspecting it closely, I noticed a discoloured patch on the die (see image, I know it looks like it could be thermal paste but it definitely isn't - I cleaned it with isopropyl alcohol and then acetone just in case). This area of...

Thanks for the ideas. It is quite difficult to run the TiBook board outside the case because the power button is attached to the case. It may be removable but my case is already very weak so I'm worried about damaging it. For this reason I can't really press on the CPU or cache chips. The CPU...

Hi all, I have a PowerBook G4 Titanium 400 MHz with failed L2 cache. When I try to boot into Mac OS 9, I get an error message to this effect. I can't remember the exact message, and I have taken the machine apart now so I can't easily find out, but I don't think it's important in itself. Apple...

First of all thanks for developing FluxEngine - very useful piece of software! I found this post because I was looking for a way to create AppleSingle files on Linux. I can use unar to decompress a StuffIt archive into AppleDouble, and there are some open source tools (included with Netatalk I...

I resolved the battery connector issue by soldering the battery connector from the extension board on to the logic board. That aspect of the conversion works absolutely fine.  My main issue is whether the display connections between 12" and 14" are compatible? I've had a look online and nobody...

Hi, A few months ago I bought an iBook G3 12" (A1005) in non-working condition off eBay UK. The original logic board had the usual graphics fault so I have purchased an iBook G3 14" logic board as a replacement. Other than the different battery connector (the 14 inch connects to the battery via...