Signs your Apple iBook G4 12" M9164 needs this repair
- Dead laptop after a power cut or surge
- Won't charge with a working charger
- Short circuits after liquid damage
- Blank or scrambled picture on an undamaged screen
- Ports that have stopped working
- Boards other shops said were beyond repair
How we fix your Apple iBook G4 12" M9164
Using schematics, a microscope and test equipment, we trace the fault to the failed part, whether that's a MOSFET, capacitor, fuse, power controller or connector.
We replace it with a matching part, test the board under load and check everything works before you collect your Apple iBook G4 12" M9164.
How long it takes
How long a component repair takes depends on the parts needed. We confirm the timescale with your quote before starting.
Good to know: If your laptop died after a spill, don't keep trying to switch it on. Power running through a wet board causes more damage.
First 12-inch iBook G4, an 800 MHz model with a slot-loading combo drive sold from October 2003 to April 2004. More about the Apple iBook G4 12" M9164
Common questions
Why not just replace the motherboard?
Replacement boards for many models are expensive or no longer made. Component repair keeps your original board working at a lower cost.
Can every board be repaired?
Most boards can be repaired. If yours is too badly damaged, we'll tell you and quote for a replacement board instead.