definitely a firmware problem. definitely not the drive, processor, etc. also not the monitor if it works good on other systems, otherwise the monitor or the monitor cable may be a problem.
if it's an all in one, it could be the power supply (or do you mean the monitor stays on, with an orange light but the computer is dead?). check that all the fans are running and clean out any dust bunnies (they can make a huge difference, even a thing film of dust makes things run hotter, especially in the power supply). if you have any hardware diagnostic software it's worth running, but my guess is that it's firmware, power supply, or cable related, or an intermittent open (not short, that's when power goes where it isn't supposed to, when it doesn't go it's an "open", sorry to nit pick, it drives tech's nuts sometimes though). does it happen after about the same time period? if you turn the machine back on does the problem show up faster than if it started cold? have you recently upgraded the machine or installed hardware? > > On Oct 18, 2004, at 1:39 PM, Ron Stuart wrote: > > > Running a G3/450/768MT. Every once in a while the computer will just > > shut off. It is usually when I'm using it. The screen goes black, the > > monitor light stays green for a few seconds then goes orange. The > > temperature on both the processor and hard drive stays the same, a > > little over 100�F. What would the probable cause of this be. It has -------- -- The FBI could easily have prevented 9/11, if they had wanted to. Agents have repeatedly been thrawted by their supervisors while pursuing promising investigations, several of which would have prevented 9/11, but maybe that was the point. Evidence from respected news agencies and conservative publications. <http://counterpunch.org/sacks06262004.html> -- 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
