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SLiMeX · Mar 21, 2006, 04:05 PM

I have a friend who I might be buying a iBook 900MHz 14" from, and she claims that the computer has been pampered all of its life from her since she got it brand new. I am borrowing it right now, because I want to have a...test trial? If you will, and I have noticed some cosmetic issues. They are:

1. Bottom of screen (plastic part) is coming off of the actual screen. Wierd/odd.
2. Right hand corner of the laptop has a crack in it. (doesnt this only occur from being dropped?)
3. Battery doesnt sit right in the battery "bay."
4. It has a tray-loading ROM. Did these come stock or whats going on with this?

Should I be concerned?
Whats some opinions, etc.
How bad is your cosmetic condition for your computer/how long have you had it?

Help out a n00b!

Tuoder · Mar 22, 2006, 10:42 AM

Is it a G3 or G4? You can go to http://www.mactracker.ca to download Mactracker. This program will tell you what model you have in front of you and what features/specifications it came with.

Just from what I have read, I would say that that iBook is a little beat up. Maybe you could find an image hosting web site to post some pictures on and then link it to here.

harrisjamieh · Mar 22, 2006, 02:02 PM

Its a G3 iBook 'coz of the tray load CD.

In regards to the battery - the battery in my G4 is relativly loose, i think its a trait of the 'book

Tuoder · Mar 22, 2006, 06:10 PM

That makes sense (that it is a G3), I was just too lazy to look it up myself.

nJm · Mar 22, 2006, 07:06 PM

I've never seen an iBook with a battery that sits perfectly flush on the inner side.

The fact that its a G3 would turn me away from it given the rather hit and miss problems with the logic boards. Some people never have the problem, others have gone through 5.

SLiMeX · Mar 22, 2006, 10:39 PM

thanks for all the responses.

i forgot to mention that she said she has had apple replace the logic board three times.

SSharon · Mar 22, 2006, 11:38 PM

Originally Posted by SLiMeX

thanks for all the responses.

i forgot to mention that she said she has had apple replace the logic board three times.

unless it still has some warranty left I would stay away from it unless it's dirt cheap.
my year and a half old 1.2ghz g4 ibook has only minor scratches on the outside and the loose battery, no discoloration on the palm area or keys and no cracks of any kind.