Just goes to show you that you learn something new every day :) Brian
*********** REPLY SEPARATOR *********** On 7/2/2003 at 4:04 AM E. L. Jones wrote: >(This is a cross list post because it is an important OS X 10.2 issue) > >Thanks to Phillip for the detailed email but after several days of >research, I found that I don't have to replace my flyback transformer >($85 for the part). While this can look like a CRT/hardware failure, it >is a software issue after all, and one easily fixed. > >My problem seems quiet common elsewhere within other MUGs. If the >firmware updater has not been run when you install 10.2.6, the internal >monitor acts up. Attached monitors aren't affected. IT should be done >before installing Jaguar 10.2.6 however, it can be done after the >pastel-pink ghosts, midnight-blue black goblins , hula-wiggle, acid-trip >starts on one's monitor. I hope knowing this before hand will save >other's heart aches and heart attacks.(note: some sources said 10.2 and >others 10.2.6. My issue occurred after going up to 10.2.6) > >The firmware update for the "slot loading" iMac and instructions are >available at: <http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75130> > >Seems most G3s and all G4s require a firmware update before updating to >10.2.6. I was so fixated on my G3MT I was remiss in not re-looking >things when I got an iMac. > >Surf on Dudes and Dudettes! >Elton > >Elton Jones wrote: > >> I don't know if it is just coincidence but upon restart after >> installing the 9.2.2 update to the classic side of my G3 400 IMac, my >> screen went pink with ghost blue shadows. The colors vary with each >> start up and the defect shows up in OS X... > > > > >-- >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> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; >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 Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com -- 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> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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 Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
