APPLE PowerMac G5 Coolant Leaks World database

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If you have a G5 dual (or quad) - like me - that has critical damage by coolant fluid, please register your report into this world database

Warning !

[17 Sept. 2007] The liquid that sometimes leaks from the cooling system of the G5 bi-processors is a very corrosive and potentially dangerous product. In the last few months, this issue has developed on G5 APPLE systems.

Is this problem a poor engineering design, or manufacturing defect of one or more parts? (Possibly incorrect use of the materials that comprise the cooling system, which is unable to handle the corrosive properties of the coolant)?

In any case, the leakage of this liquid results in heavy damage, since it requires the change of the cpu block, the power supply unit located just below and most of the time, damages the motherboard as well.

Let us not forget the corrosive effect of the liquid,and its vapors, which can affect the metal case components of the whole Mac chassis! Not speaking of what you might inhale ! In instances where repair is possible, it will cost over a thousand US dollars.

In most cases, the cost of repairs will become so excessive, that buying a new Mac is often a more judicious choice.
For the moment, APPLE has not acknowledged the issue... [More]

Please, fill out the form below as accurately as possible. All details are important. Thank you.

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Last name*
First name*
Company
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Address
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Damaged (or dead) G5 information
G5 Model (important !)
Purchase date (as close as possible)
G5 Serial code number (important !)
Serial code number is placed inside the G5, at the bottom.
Bought from...
Date when the leak or breakdown was fisrt detected
Were you still under APPLE's warrantly?

Has your G5 been repaired ?
Did APPLE pay for the repairs ?

Have you been to an APPLE CENTER to have the repair done, or just get a diagnotic for the possible reasons of that breakdown ?
Have you called the APPLE HOTLINE (Customers) to inform them about these G5 leaking issue ?
During or before your purchase, did you get detailed / specific information from APPLE about the risks related to the Liquid Cooling System contained in the G5 ?
Once your purchase was completed, did you get detailed / specific information from APPLE about the risks related to the Liquid Cooling System of the G5 ?
How much was the total cost of the repair(s) ?
What component(s) have been replaced ?



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English translation : All thanks to IDE508 (from Mabidouille) andTed. ;)

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