[iBook] ibook corner cracks and logic board failures

[Angus Wallace]

G'day,

I've got an ibook, G4 800, and have had no problems. I do get the 
feeling that apple improved the design/construction (in later models) 
so that the logic board (etc) is not such a prob. I took mine around 
Europe on a cycling trip last year, and I use it every day, and carry 
it to work on my bike, ~20km/day, in panniers (i.e. bags on the back of 
my bike). So far, it's worked flawlessly.

I've gotta say, the ibook must be the most awesome computer I've ever 
seen. What with its wicked sleep function, hardiness and reliability - 
I consider it a bargain.

I think they're very shock resistant, and that a some of the reported 
problems are due to the way that people hold them. I often see people 
carrying laptops with the screen open, and they hold them only at the 
very front of hte computer - i.e. either side of the trackpad. This 
introduces a lot of stress into the laptop, and it wouldn't surprise me 
if that's the cause of many problems...  (design flaws aside)

My recommendation is to close the screen when moving it, and carry it 
under your arm like a book. ;-) If you must move it with the screen 
open, put your hands right underneath, so that it is balanced on your 
hands. This will introduce much less stress.

HTH,
-Angus

ps. I'm not suggesting that everyone/anyone who's had problems has 
mistreated their ibook, but that there are patterns of usage that could 
perhaps exacerbate a design flaw.



On 04/03/2005, at 7:37 AM, Valerie Maples wrote:

> I got it from MacMall and it was called an IBOOK TOTE AND TILT, cost 
> $37.99
> plus Shipping at the time.
>
> Good luck!  Just Google the name IBOOK TOTE AND TILT if MacMall no 
> longer
> has them in stock.
>
> HTH!
> Valerie
>
>
> On 3/3/05 12:33 PM, "Linda van Thiel" <lvt at mac.com> wrote:
>
>> I carry my G3 900 iBook EVERYWHERE, and transport it in our motor 
>> home,
>> use
>> it in a recliner on my chest nightly and have never had a problem yet.
>> I
>> did purchase a "handle" for it, though; best $40 I ever spent!
>> Valerie
>>
>> More information on the "handle" please !  I loved the handle on my
>> first two clam shells. I heard that Dr. Bott made one but haven't been
>> able to find anything lately.
>>
>> Linda
>> SE Michigan
>>
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