> > >And since this particular model was actually >manufactured by IBM for Apple, could it be possible >that some of its parts are the same as that of IBM >ThinkPads? Would it be a good idea if I take it to an >IBM ThinkPad Service Center instead or a PC repair >shop instead that specializes on laptops and >ThinKPads? An excellent question about part interchangability, but I dont know if anyone knows. Try using better cooling techniques on the book and see if that helps. http://www.ab.aeonnet.ne.jp/~tkishino/index.html Mad DOg