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    Possible iMac G3 Dead CPU from Overheating

    Hi all, I have a 1999 Lime Trayloading iMac G3. I bought it without a HHD, so I took it apart to install it and check the condition. I noticed that there was no thermal paste / thermal pad between the CPU and the heatsink, but for whatever reason I didn't think anything of this as there was no...