Hi, gang: I'm testing the RAM tomorrow in another machine. I'm also yanking the HD and zeroing it out on another machine. For good measure, a new PRAM battery. And I'll take Hamlin's suggestion (thanks, Hamlin) and try booting HD-less to see what happens. Until then... best regards, Dana
> From: Hamlin Krewson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: G-List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 22:50:40 -0500 > To: G-List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: OS X Install > > >> Anyone know what the scoop is? If it's bad RAM, it wasn't bad consistently.. >> (progressive deterioration would be my description not consistent level of >> failure) is this indicative of firmware-based units? > > This is something that really needs to be tested. Do you have some > spare DIMMs sitting around? Preferably some you could swap out from a > working system. > > Is this a computer you bought used? Has it ever worked during the time > you've owned it? Do you have an 8.6 cd you can try booting from? > > What happens if you pull the hard drive out of the system entirely? > Will it boot if it is just the CD/DVD? > > > Hamlin > -now caffeinated :) -- 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
