Apple starts program to repair out-of-warranty iBooks with motherboard/video failures.

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iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program

What is the iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program?
The iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program is a worldwide program covering repair or replacement of the logic board in specific iBook models manufactured between May 2002 and April 2003 that are experiencing specific component failures.

How does Apple define a "component failure" for this program?
The iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program covers iBooks that have a particular component failure on the logic board, resulting in the computer starting up but the built-in and attached external displays exhibiting one or more of the following symptoms:

Scrambled or distorted video
Appearance of unexpected lines on the screen
Intermittent video image
Video freeze
Computer starts up to blank screen

When does the iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program begin?
The program begins on January 28, 2004.

How long is the iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program available?
The program covers affected iBooks for three years after the first retail sale of the unit. Apple will continue to evaluate the repair data and will provide further repair extensions as needed.
 

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Originally posted by: shady06
very nice
Hmmm... Maybe not so nice.

Older iBooks with the exact same problem are not covered. Note the May 2002 to April 2003 requirement. Machines with the exact same form factor existed as far back as May 2001 and they have the same problems.
 
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Originally posted by: Eug
Originally posted by: shady06
very nice
Hmmm... Maybe not so nice.

Older iBooks with the exact same problem are not covered. Note the May 2002 to April 2003 requirement. Machines with the exact same form factor existed as far back as May 2001 and they have the same problems.

well atleast they are making an attempt to solve SOME of the problems...