Thanks for the replys everybody. Much appreciated.
> Probably the power supply getting wimpy. > where do you live? > johnsn I'm thinking the same thing. The power supply is getting weak and needs to be replaced. > >>Daystar Turbo 040 > > the cache card<< > > They're both dead. I've had the same symptoms from the same cards. > > If you can find known good cards of both stripes, the IIci will be back to > "normal." > > Donn > I'm not sure about the cards being dead. The cache card worked fine the last time I had it installed which was only about a month or so ago. It's been stored away in an antistatic bag, so I can't see any reason it would have died. > Out of curiosity, which power supply do you have? I've > seen both Astec and GE in IIci's (and IIcx's) and have > found the Astecs to be quirky. The GE ones are more > reliable. It sounds like it's a problem with the slot > so I'm willing to suspect the motherboard first, but > do check on the power supply as well. The IIci has the Astec power supply, and I think you're right, it may be getting quirky. I have a bit of other odd behavior though. I was under the impression, (but could be totally wrong) that the Quadra 700 power supply would work in the IIci being the same form factor with same listed voltages. When I try my Quadra power supply in the IIci, the light flickers again, but won't power up. This happens if the PDS card is in or removed. Nada happens. When I put the PSU back into the Quadra, the 700 boots up just fine. It happens to be the GE model from the 700. When I put the IIci's original Astec back in, it boots up fine if no PDS card is in, as I described before. So maybe it is the mobo?? Maybe both . . . hmmm. Oh yeah, I live in Fredericksburg, Va. thanks again Jeff M Grant > Hi all, > > Last night my IIci turned off while I was using it. Bummer. There > was no power outtage or anything, it just powered off after running > for 15min or so. When I tried to reboot, the green power light > flickered but the Mac wouldn't kick on. I suspected the power supply, > but didn't have another to try. When I remove the Daystar Turbo 040 > from the PDS slot, the Mac comes on just like normal. Bad Turbo card? > Maybe, maybe not. When I put the old cache card in the slot, the mac > has the same symptoms, flickering power light. When the cache card is > removed, it boots up fine again. I've reset the PRAM, etc to no avail. > She won't come up with a card in the PDS slot, period. Anyone ever > seen this behavior? I guess it could only be the mobo or power > supply, but I'd hate to have to buy both parts. . . > > thanks, > > Jeff M. Grant > www.cheapotech.net -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:vintage.macs@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
