On 14 Dec 2008, at 07:56, Paul wrote:
> > I have two Pismos sitting here, one with 512 MB and one with > 128. I wanted to move 256 MB from one to the other in order to be able > to install OS 10.4 on it. > > When I finished putting them both back together, neither one would > start up at all. Is there anything relatively simple that could have > caused this? I tried reseating the CPU card in one of > them and pressing the reset button, but it still won't start. > > I followed the procedures in the service manual, so I though I was > safe, making sure that both bays were empty before starting, and > unplugging the PRAM battery. > > I wonder if I should just try putting back the memory the way it was. > > I move CPU's and memory around fairly often in desktop Macs and PC's, > and I don't think I've ever had anything go this wrong. Make sure the CPUs are correctly fitted, they need a VERY VERY firm push to reseat them and its very easy to leave them loose. -- Best wishes Malcolm Cornelius - The Powerbook Fanatic http://www.pbfanatic.co.uk --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's G-Books list, a group for those using G3 iBooks and PowerBooks (we run a separate list for G4 'Books). The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g-books?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
