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iThinkergoiMac

macrumors 68030
Jan 20, 2010
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Terra
Yeah, that's about the worst that could happen. You could easily replace the motherboard for about $175 + thermal paste. That's what I did when mine failed.

Might be cheaper that way too.
 

California

macrumors 68040
Aug 21, 2004
3,885
90
Arizona's First Phase tech fixes that ram slot for 50 bucks. It's just a loose solder.
 
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