On 2/8/2010 2:29 AM, Kris Tilford wrote:
On Feb 7, 2010, at 11:23 PM, Jonas Ulrich wrote:
FIXED! I shimmed the Graphics Chip using Pennies! I stacked them
under the gray cover, and then on top of the cover and then closed
the computer up and it works perfectly!!! Thanks for help, you saved
my computer!
Using pennies sounds seriously dangerous. Anything that conducts
electricity that might get loose inside is asking for a short-circuit
that will possibly put a permanent end to your iMac. Perhaps I don't
fully appreciate the situation, and if the pennies are electrically
isolated from ALL electronics if they get loose, then you're probably
ok. If not, I'd strongly suggest stopping using this iMac until you
can figure out some type of non-conductive, heat resistant shim
material. I've heard that some people cut up a CD disc to make shims.
I'm sure there are many possible non-conductive shims materials that
can be fabricated for next-to-nothing.
Yes, I would not use pennies, you could blow your board or other
components. You can cut up some index cards to fit by making a square
with center removed, or carve up a cd like Kris said. Other than the
potential for "fireworks" congrats on your repair. =)
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