I just had several iMacs apart and it looks to me that the processor is soldered and it's a BGA package (ball grid array). You need special equipment and skill to unsolder a part like that.
Rick on 10/30/05 5:01 PM, Pablo Roufogalis L. at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Are the CPU's in G3 Imacs socketed or soldered? Is it possible to pull an > iMac's CPU for use in a Beige G3? > > And if soldered, is it sane to attempt desoldering? > > Thanks in advance. > -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
