Ok, so maybe I was asking for it by running the iBook (2001, 500Mhz (Though accidentilly underclocked to 400MHz.. don't ask ), "dual usb" model) without its case, bare, on my desk for over a year.. but in any case, a high pitch noise emereged, and continued to grow.. until *pop* a FLAME burst out of the bottom of my iBook, accompanied by a puff of smoke.
After some close inspection, it appears the chip "Q72" on the bottom of the motherboard has exploaded. It's right near where the white sleep LED on the front of the iBook plugs into the board.
If anyone has any info on this part (a part number would be awesome.. I'd get it myself if I could read the chip.. but all markings have been burned off :/), I'd be more than appreciative... Here's to hopes of getting my baby back up and running.
After some close inspection, it appears the chip "Q72" on the bottom of the motherboard has exploaded. It's right near where the white sleep LED on the front of the iBook plugs into the board.
If anyone has any info on this part (a part number would be awesome.. I'd get it myself if I could read the chip.. but all markings have been burned off :/), I'd be more than appreciative... Here's to hopes of getting my baby back up and running.