> > In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > From: Jim Shimozawa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Motherboard really dead? > Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2004 14:43:23 -0700 > > Hello G-listers: > I just picked up a G4/450 Sawtooth tower with a 'dead' motherboard. > How can I test it to see if it's really dead? > The computer makes absolutely no sound when I try to start it by pushing > the button(s) in front. > The seller told me that its power supply has been replaced just last > year. > > I don't know what to do beyond replacing the PRAM battery (I tried it > already). > > TIA for your help. > Jim
Borrow a keyboard with a power button. Use that button to start the mac. I vaguely remember the early sawtooths (sawteeth?) had a problem with the onboard power button failing. John -- One OS to rule them all, One OS to find them. One OS to bring them all and in anti-competitive practices bind them. In the land of M$ where the Shadow lies. -- 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
