Feeler: iBook 12in 1.33 Ghz 512MB

[sahnert]

I have no idea if there is a market for things like this, but I have an iBook (mid-2005) that stopped booting after an iTunes/Quicktime update. When booting I would hear the startup chime and the hard drive would spin up, but I would get nothing on the screen.

No Applecare, so I ended up buying a refurb Macbook as a replacement.

Make me an offer or let me know if you have any more questions.

Update: Following the advice of techound1, I discovered that it was the Airport/Bluetooth module that was causing problems. After removing the module. The computer works perfectly again.

I am willing to replace the module before selling, or sell the computer without AP/BT.

Here are the specs:

12" display
1.33 Ghz G4
512 MB RAM
40 GB Hard Drive
Combo Drive
Mac OS X 10.4

I also have the original box and packaging.

Offers?

[CRAZYBUBBA]

Try taking out a stick of ram. Try one at a time.. that might be the problem. A PMU reset also might help. then hopefully you can sell this as working.

[Tracer]

Nothing on external display either?

Is this a 12incher?

Sounds like something odd is up.

Tracer

[OrangeSVTguy]

try pressing down on the left side palm rest in various spots while starting it up. sounds like a loose graphics chip. don't worry this is sadly a common problem.

[sahnert]

Thanks for the tips. Unfortunately there is no added RAM to remove.
I did try plugging it in to my external display and got the same thing. Chime, hard drive spins up. No video.

I also tried some of the startup keys options on Apple's website like PRAM and PMU reset. Didn't seem to work, I never got the extra chimes on the PRAM reset.

Would I be better off just selling as parts because I don't know what the issue is?

[Fezzasus]

Would I be better off just selling as parts because I don't know what the issue is?

Not unless you know what the issue is so you could advertise the condition of the parts being sold.

[techound1]

I just repaired one - same model, same symptoms. Turns out the AP/BT card was screwy. When I removed it, cleared the PRAM, and reset the PMU it kicked right back to life. When I plugged the card back in, it fell back into its former state. I taped off the contacts on the card, did all the resets, and I was back in biz. The AP part of the module doesn't work, but the BT does. Give it a spin - it'll make $400 worth of difference selling it.

[sahnert]

The computer is now working great. Please see the edit to the original post.

[techound1]

For anybody that wants to pick this up, the modules can be had for $30 at applecomponents.com or in the $20 range on fleabay if you're patient.

[quik123]

What kind of price were you looking to get?

[OrangeSVTguy]

probably worth around $450-500 range. could be a little more if it had more memory and the bt/apx module.

[sahnert]

probably worth around $450-500 range. could be a little more if it had more memory and the bt/apx module.

Thanks guy,
This was the price range I was imagining. I am looking into getting the airport/bluetooth module replaced, so that should help as well.

I've received quite a few PMs on this and when I decide to sell I will contact the earliest responders first.

Thanks everyone for looking.

[Mirakulist]

Would you consider trading for a Mac mini 1.42 Ghz G4 setup?
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/sys/570805014.html