Yeah it does sound stupid, however the pennies are taped together VERY well, and are taped to the surface VERY well, unfortunately the problem is back so I'm thinking of trying to reflow the solder on that chip. Any ideas of how to do this?
-Jonas On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 4:42 AM, Jason Brown <jason_br...@charter.net> wrote: > 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. =) > > > -- > You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for > those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power > Macs. > The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our > netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml > To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list > -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
