Simon Parker2
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Q: iMac GPU repair

When vendors on eBay offer to replace GPU chips, where do they get the chips from ? Do they even still make the 4850 chip used in the 2009 iMac ?

 

PS What has happened to the forums here ? My old login seems to have been removed and I can't even find my old posts going back years using Google !

Posted on Oct 19, 2016 1:39 AM

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Simon Parker2

Q: iMac GPU repair

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  • by rkaufmann87,

    rkaufmann87 rkaufmann87 Oct 19, 2016 1:48 AM in response to Simon Parker2
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    Oct 19, 2016 1:48 AM in response to Simon Parker2

    Simon,

     

     

    I would recommend contacting the vendors to find out where they get the chips from. Just a question, have you considered replacing your iMac? Your's is close to 8 years old, do you really want to put money into it?

  • by MichelPM,

    MichelPM MichelPM Oct 19, 2016 2:02 AM in response to rkaufmann87
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    Oct 19, 2016 2:02 AM in response to rkaufmann87

    As long as it's not the logic board or power supply, whatever else my 2009 iMac needs replacing or repair, I am going to have to repair for the forseeable future.

    I cannot afford to replace my current iMac anytime soon.

    I am goin' to do everything I can to keep my 8 year old iMac running.

  • by Simon Parker2,

    Simon Parker2 Simon Parker2 Oct 19, 2016 2:10 AM in response to MichelPM
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    Oct 19, 2016 2:10 AM in response to MichelPM

    me too, I recently added an SSD Fusion drive to my 'old' 2011 Macbook and it flies along. I'm looking to do the same with one of my 2009 iMacs since replacing it is not an option.