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Uploaded by on Jun 6, 2010

If You have a Imac 24 2.16Ghz and your screen is random lines, ghost windows, static is time to replace the Video Card. Because the iMac was not under AppleCare warranty, we decided not to have Apple fix it for what would probably be $700-$1000. The GeForce video card for this iMac has a special MXM PCI Express connector. So you can't just pick up any GeForce 7600 GT or 7300 GT.The video card unfortunately is underneath the motherboard, which Apple refers to as the "logic board". It is much easier to bring an iMac or MacBook to Apple for repair than attempting it yourself. Even if you are somewhat skilled, the process takes hours. But if you have an out-of-warranty computer, this could save you some money.
By Jackson Rabello
06/06/10

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  • Sorry i can`t help you with G5. but you can see some video about G5 in Youtube.

  • Can be 99% your Video card is dieing.

  • Where can I order the replacement part cheap? please dont tell me its $400. for a new video card..

  • You can find for good price ebay Item number: 160473038494

  • Sorry, my friend for i can`t do You fell heppy. God bless You and all family.

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  • Oh damn, I lack the aptitude... I'd rather pay someone to do this for me.

  • good video mate.my mate has a imac 27" hes trying to sale to me but the left half of the screen has gone about 10% darker.he said this happened after a firmware update?is this fixable and could you direct me to what parts or solution i may need.thanks.

  • What ever happened to the G5's design? Take out 2 screws, and the whole back opens up, revealing everything!

  • Hello,

    Few days ago I got a used iMac 24" 3.06 ghz and it is broken,

    What it does is when i turn it on the apple logo comes up with the spinning wheel underneath, That continues for about 20 second and the spinning wheel gets stuck and nothing happens. I tried everything e.g. restoring with installation disc, restoring with command, safe boot and such.

    Please help, I don't know if it is the video card problem!

  • Just get a PC...

  • dammm that is labor intensive. Cheers to your patience and upgrade to a tower.

  • bi Ekran kartı değiştirecek bütün makinayı söktü salak :D

  • Bu ne saçmalık :D hahaha

    adamın hareketlere yıkıldım :D

  • can you do this on the new imacs

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