On Thu, 29 Aug 2002, Jerry Laiche <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> shared this problem with us:
> AAAHHHH, a new academic year, and a new problem (for me, anyway). I > have inherited an all-mac network-based school operation this year > (yaaaayyyy, FINALLY no more peecee's) and my new problem is this. > Most of the classroom computers are the G3 all-in-one "molars". > Today, a teacher started up to a black screen. I cannot find any > contrast/brightness controls on the case. Are there any hidden > anywhere? Otherwise, can I hook another monitor to the machine so I > can address the video problem? Do I swap video cards? The harddrive > is clicking and running, I can hear what I believe is the "computer > shiut down improperly" tone upon start up, but i can't see anything. > I've zapped the PRAM and checked the video card, where can I go from > here? Hi Jerry, Not zackly sure of the sypmtoms you describe, other than blank screen. Could you be a bit more specific/detailed...? As for blank screen, loss of video is one of the first signs of dead/dying PRAM battery - that'd be the first thing I'd check. No external video controls, it's all in Monitors control panel. The all-in-ones have PCI slots and could possibly have video cards installed, but I doubt a school would have sprung for any extras like that. Hmm, you say you checked the video card...? Details...? The standard video is from an onboard chip - that could be fried, but somewhat doubtful.... Pax, --- Gene, a.k.a. G-Man Friends don't let friends do Windows -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
