[COLUG] PowerBook in need of electronics expertise

[Paul Williams]

On Wed, 2007-04-04 at 18:05 -0400, Andrew Barr wrote:
> 
> The problem is this: the flex cable ZIF sockets for the keyboard and
> touchpad are broken. The small swivel arm that holds the ribbon cable in
> place is not there any more, so the connection isn't held. I was
> wondering if anyone had the expertise or could point me in the right
> direction to getting this fixed. I would be willing pay for both
> materials and time. This should be an easy fix for someone with the
> right tools and know how--the sockets are both in very easy-to-reach
> locations and complete disassembly of the machine is not required. I
> hesitate to send this machine to Apple or any other laptop repair type
> place because I figure they will want to replace the system board
> entirely and I don't have that kind of money readily available to me.
> 
http://macmobile.com/
MacMobile is a local Apple-certified Mac fix-it shop. I'd look there
first. My friend actually works there, they are very friendly people.
I'm sure they have the parts/knowledge you need to fix it.

> Thank you in advance for any help anyone can offer me.

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Thanks,
Paul Williams - paul at smoothweb.net
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