08-16-2013, 10:05 PM
before I even start, big THANKS to all people who replied to previous threads. I got very useful advice (as usual)
I mentioned the problem several times. Quick update: replacement machine is on the way, but I would still like to see if I can salvage/fix the old one. all data is safe.
It turns out it will boot on Battery but it will not charge. AC adapter is good, I have tested it on other MacBooks, and I also tried other good adapters. I managed to charge the battery and run the machine a little longer, all appears to work normal except sound which seems to be only one speaker but I am not 100% sure that I plugged in the speaker wires correctly (or it may have been damaged by the guy who butchered it).
Today I received a replacement (USED) MagSafe Board from PowerBook Medic ($9 shipped) and I tested it and MacBook still does not charge. It says AC Adapter not connected. That leaves the logic board as the other main suspect.
I took the logic board out again. Smell test: negative. I can't identify any suspicious odor, and I think I have a sensitive nose when it comes to electronic failures.
I took high resolution photograph of the logic board which I would like to share with you. Perhaps you guy see something which I may have missed. I took these with a 50 mm and a Pentak K-01 at f/11 on a tripod. I could improve the lightning somewhat if necessary but I think this should be OK.
The images are about 7 MB each. Please don't click if you are on a cell phone or have a slow connection.
Please let me know if you see any damage.
Front of Logic Board https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1941...GP0909.JPG
Back of Logic Board https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1941...GP0910.JPG
Thanks
I mentioned the problem several times. Quick update: replacement machine is on the way, but I would still like to see if I can salvage/fix the old one. all data is safe.
It turns out it will boot on Battery but it will not charge. AC adapter is good, I have tested it on other MacBooks, and I also tried other good adapters. I managed to charge the battery and run the machine a little longer, all appears to work normal except sound which seems to be only one speaker but I am not 100% sure that I plugged in the speaker wires correctly (or it may have been damaged by the guy who butchered it).
Today I received a replacement (USED) MagSafe Board from PowerBook Medic ($9 shipped) and I tested it and MacBook still does not charge. It says AC Adapter not connected. That leaves the logic board as the other main suspect.
I took the logic board out again. Smell test: negative. I can't identify any suspicious odor, and I think I have a sensitive nose when it comes to electronic failures.
I took high resolution photograph of the logic board which I would like to share with you. Perhaps you guy see something which I may have missed. I took these with a 50 mm and a Pentak K-01 at f/11 on a tripod. I could improve the lightning somewhat if necessary but I think this should be OK.
The images are about 7 MB each. Please don't click if you are on a cell phone or have a slow connection.
Please let me know if you see any damage.
Front of Logic Board https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1941...GP0909.JPG
Back of Logic Board https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1941...GP0910.JPG
Thanks