Hey folks! I've got a late 2015 iMac that I mainly use for some projects in my shared photo studio. It's doing fine for basic tasks, like connecting my camera via USB for tethering during shoots. But I'm spending more time in the studio now and I'm eager to get the Thunderbolt connections working so I can link a hard drive array. The idea is to sync it with my home computer using ChronoAgent, which would make life a lot easier than the older USB connection.
Currently, the Thunderbolt ports seem to be non-functional. I've tried hooking up two Thunderbolt 2 devices with different cables, each with their own power, but nothing connects.
I'm curious if repairing this is going to be super costly. Are the Thunderbolt connections part of the main logic board or a separate part? I'm not looking to do the repairs myself, just wondering if it's realistic and if it makes financial sense. I want to get some advice before I haul my bulky 27" iMac to the Genius Bar, haha! Other than this issue, the computer runs perfectly fine!
4 Answers
Yeah, the Thunderbolt connections are integrated into the logic board, which means repairs will be costly. Also, since your iMac is now considered vintage, Apple might not even have the parts available. Just to double-check, have you tried the Thunderbolt devices on other computers? That might help narrow down the problem.
Honestly, unless this issue turns out to be something really simple, you're probably going to end up spending more on labor and parts than the iMac is actually worth. Plus, since it's a 10-year-old machine, finding replacement parts might be a challenge too.
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