Is this a clamshell iBook or one of the white ones? It makes a difference.
Does it turn on with the battery removed and the power adapter plugged in?
What OS is it running?
Power up problems can be caused by a dead backup battery. Replacing this has been known to bring the machine back to life. (This is not applicable to the Clamshell ibooks)
Given the low cost of purchase, I think you should decide just how much you are willing to spend on this machine.
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I hope someone can help me here. I have an ibook G3 that doesn't like to turn on. Very seldomly, if I press the power button 50 or more times it will power on. I'll be able to play a few rounds of snood and it will randomly shut down. I'm trying to figure out what is wrong with it. I've checked other forums and learned that the random shutting down could be attributed to either the logic board, heatsink, or power supply but no one else seems to be having a problem with turning it on. Theres no way i'm shipping it to apple because I only payed a $100 for it to begin with so what I'm looking for is just to buy a part off ebay and slap it in myself. Can anyone give me some opinions as to what part is most likely causing causing the problems or give me any advice/suggestions??
Thank you ![]()

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