[Ti] Help required: dead powerbook g4 aluminium

[Malcolm Cornelius]

>> I suspected a short circuit, so i took the thing apart, but other  
>> than the deformed shell, i can't see any obvious damage to the  
>> port where the charger is connected.
>>
>> This thing is well out of Applecare warranty. Any ideas? Or do i  
>> need to go to Apple and be landed with a hefty bill?
>
> You can try MacService (www.macservice.com). The DC In board repair  
> looks to be $245. Their prices are all inclusive and flat rate with  
> free diagnostics. They'll send you the shipping container. I've had  
> an iBook and Titanium PowerBook logic boards repaired with them. I  
> think an Aluminum G4 PowerBook is worth that to bring it back to life.

That strike me as a HUGE fee - look around !

-- 
Best wishes

Malcolm Cornelius - The Powerbook Fanatic
http://www.pbfanatic.co.uk