[Ti] Titanium PowerBook G4 400 MHz/1MB Cache 256MB/20GB/8MB VIDEO/DVD Date 21/02/01 S/N QT1080D6J8D

[John Callahan]

Would appreciate help on the following questions concerning a   
Titanium PowerBook G4 400 MHz/1MB Cache
256MB/20GB/8MB  VIDEO/DVD
Date 21/02/01
S/N QT1080D6J8D
Problem: Will not start, no evidence of life. Have new power supply.
#1. PC tech tells me it is the motherboard (logic board) and internal  
power supply and wanted to sell me a new PC laptop. Should I believe  
him.
#2. How reliable are logic boards in the $250.00 price range, from  
any number of online sites?
#3. How difficult is it for a DIYer to install a logic board? There  
are instructions on line.
#4. In the PowerBook series, which, have parts that are interchangeable?
#5. Have read of a light located at the power supply jack that glows  
when charging. No evidence of light when power supply is plugged in.
#6. Would appreciate details of experiences of people who have sent  
PowerBooks out for repair.
Thank you very much,
John Callahan
jcallahan at stny.rr.com

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