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Hi Everyone, To make a long story short I need to replace my logic board in my MacBook Pro(Processor 065-8806 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo). I have 2 questions:

  1. I have a fair bit of experience replacing parts in computers so could I replace the board myself?
  2. I cannot find the exact model number (065-8806) of the board but have found some similar boards (same speed, different model number). Can I use a different model number or do I have to fine the exact same one?
  3. Can I put in another logic board with a slower processor? Thanks for the info everyone! -Dan

Hi, Yes you should be able to do it yourself. As to substitutions of logic boards this is an iffy area because different boards are not all shaped the same or have the same connectors. You will have to list the part numbers of the boards you are considering for the experts to advise on this. Its usually best to replace with the same board. As to question three the same caveats apply. Good luck. Ralph

This might well be worth your attention, they state they will replace your logic board for $395 plus shipping. http://www.dttservice.com/MacBookpro.htm…

Here’s my question in all this, how did the apple tech come to the conclusion that it was in fact your logic board that was out of order? In the days of old, auto mechanics could tell ya anything was wrong with a car and you would just pay the big bucks. It seems our computers are in the same boat or should I say we are all in the same boat! I did the toyota tech program and I dare a mechanic to pull the wool! I just dropped my MBP 17" at the apple store for the same diagnosis, logic board is out! Mine would just spin for a quick second and die. Ok, so he says it’s around 900 for apple to repair it and they now have this out source program when a contracted repair shop will fix it for 310.00 plus uncle sams portion. 100 bucks for labor and 210 for the board…this sounds like a deal so I went for it. I have not time to waste or bother with doing this myself when I can get a guarantee for 90 days and it’s done right..fair is fair…unless it truly was not my logic board! And that’s where the skepticism comes in! I figure for this price and all is well, I can get back to work in 7 or less days! Good enough for me! I’m glad your computer is working.

Hi there my macbook pro got some issue, i slept while kept machine on standby by flap closed, there was hardly 10 % of battery remaining, but when afetr few hours the battery was drained out fully and the mac was not getting recharged, i e there was no light on charging cable, although the charger if working well with other macs. upon diagnosing they said, there are ic failure, and burning of ics or circuit on mother board. I saw myself and they said it was a water, but i never saw water , it was completely saved from the water, now i repaired it but still mac is suddenly sutting down, does not get started sometimes. they say the logic mother board has serious issue. kindly help me what should i do , I am in pakistan, how can i get logic board repaired from a reputable place. how can you help me. i dont want to lose huge amount of money. Thanks. Riaz