REQ Links or leads to how to replace dead CPUs

Stephen C. <nobodyNOSPAM.TakeThisOut@comcast.net> wrote in
news:0001HW.C030DD0A0367429EF03865B0@newsgroups.comcast.net:

> On Sat, 4 Mar 2006 12:53:26 -0800, Kurt wrote
> (in message <Xns977CA1B714FBEDisorgfoo.TakeThisOut@216.168.3.50>):
>
>> I have a QS DP800 Mac that I cannot get running. When I attempt
>> to boot the machine with a Tiger DVD, I get an error message
>> stating that cpu1 is dead, system failure.
>>
>> As I see it, I need to either replace the cpu, or use the Mac as
>> a boat anchor. It would be a bloody expensive boat anchor. So,
>> any links or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> TIA
>>
>
> What happens when you attempt to boot the machine without the
> Tiger DVD? What happens when you try to boot the machine from the
> original install disks?
>

I don't have the original install disks. I have the borrowed copy of
the Tiger DVD, plus a couple of sets of 10.3 (which I did not try). I
did try a new copy of Ubuntu 5.10 for the Mac. When that CD is used to
boot, all that happens is that it is ejected and sceen stays blank.



> If it is indeed a dead CPU, then a used logic board from eBay or
> similar would be my best advice.
>

I have had no luck finding either a used logicboard for the QS or a cpu
module on eBay. I'll try googling for other sources.

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Cheers,
Kurt

On Mon, 6 Mar 2006 4:43:07 -0800, Kurt wrote
(in message <Xns977E4E9CF60C9Disorgfoo DeleteThis @216.168.3.50>):

> Stephen C. <nobodyNOSPAM DeleteThis @comcast.net> wrote in
> news:0001HW.C030DD0A0367429EF03865B0@newsgroups.comcast.net:
>
>> On Sat, 4 Mar 2006 12:53:26 -0800, Kurt wrote
>> (in message <Xns977CA1B714FBEDisorgfoo DeleteThis @216.168.3.50>):
>>
>>> I have a QS DP800 Mac that I cannot get running. When I attempt
>>> to boot the machine with a Tiger DVD, I get an error message
>>> stating that cpu1 is dead, system failure.
>>>
>>> As I see it, I need to either replace the cpu, or use the Mac as
>>> a boat anchor. It would be a bloody expensive boat anchor. So,
>>> any links or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>>>
>>> TIA
>>>
>>
>> What happens when you attempt to boot the machine without the
>> Tiger DVD? What happens when you try to boot the machine from the
>> original install disks?
>>
>
> I don't have the original install disks. I have the borrowed copy of
> the Tiger DVD, plus a couple of sets of 10.3 (which I did not try). I
> did try a new copy of Ubuntu 5.10 for the Mac. When that CD is used to
> boot, all that happens is that it is ejected and sceen stays blank.

I would try the 10.3 disks to confirm the bad cpu diagnosis.
>
>
>
>> If it is indeed a dead CPU, then a used logic board from eBay or
>> similar would be my best advice.
>>
>
> I have had no luck finding either a used logicboard for the QS or a cpu
> module on eBay. I'll try googling for other sources.

There are other sources, but the cost is probably not worthwhile. A brief
Google shows prices from $300-$700 for these logic boards. For that price, I
would part out the Quicksilver on eBay, and use the profits towards a new
machine.

If you could find a good used logic board on eBay for a decent price, it
could be worth rebuilding the machine.
>
>

Stephen C. <nobodyNOSPAM.DeleteThis@comcast.net> wrote in
news:0001HW.C031BBCB039B7802F03865B0@newsgroups.comcast.net:

> There are other sources, but the cost is probably not worthwhile.
> A brief Google shows prices from $300-$700 for these logic boards.
> For that price, I would part out the Quicksilver on eBay, and use
> the profits towards a new machine.
>
> If you could find a good used logic board on eBay for a decent
> price, it could be worth rebuilding the machine.
>

I think that you're spot on. Lowest price I've found so far for
processor modules has been $245 and $370 for logic board at mac-pro.com

May just follow you advise about parting the thing out on eBay. I don't
need it as an overly expensive boat anchor.

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Cheers,
Kurt