[macosx-unix] bad usb ports on ibook g4

[Harlan Brown]

Hi,
Ports and controller are soldered on, typically. So if you are sure that the
hardware is blown, only recourse is to replace the logic board.

On 11/1/06, Jimmy <steinway_p at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I just had a hardware question, not too related to the list, but just
> wanted to throw it out, because it's been wracking my brain.
>
> I've got a 12" ibook G4 1.2ghz. the usb ports appear to been blown--they
> just stopped working one day. I installed the usb polling software from
> Apple, and it doesn't detect any of my peripherals whenever I plug them in.
> One of the two ports appears to have power (powers a little usb led I have),
> but neither can read my usb memory stick.
>
> It's out of warranty, and I was wondering if there are any DIY options to
> replacing them. I think if I took it to the store, they'll have to replace
> my entire logic board, which costs $500+.
>
> Thanks!
>
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