imac mid 2010 logic board more expensive then new imac?

[takalak]

Hello Community,

I'm amazed to see that to replace the logic board for my mid 2010 imac 27" would cost 1500$+ . There's no graphics card on the board or cpu.. so why's it so expensive ?
I want to replace it 500$ tops.

Thanks

 

[derbothaus]

Apple want's to let you know you should have bought AppleCare.

 

[old-wiz]

Apple would much prefer you buy a new iMac. You can try eBay for parts. Apple doesn't sell their parts via retail.

 

[takalak]

I have apple care

I have apple care. I just broke the logic board myself opening the dam thing up ( which voids the warranty anyways)

ripped the female connector port from the board by accident.. Where led cable plugs in. Tried desperately to solder the thing back on, bought a new one.. epic failure on my part.. Highly doubt I could sneak it through apple care at this point!

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anyone know how much the repair would cost?
thanks

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any work around tips would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Puevlo]

That sucks.

 

[old-wiz]

Apple won't repair logic boards - they replace them.

a 3rd party might do it