cheryl wrote: > My G4 won't start up. The power went out while I was gone, and when it > came back on, I couldn't get the computer to start. The light on the > button comes on but then it goes out as soon as I take my finger off > it. The monitor and internet box are fine, and right now I'm working > on my old G3. Thank Goddess I didn't get rid of it! I have a surge > protector power strip that's made for computers and peripherals. > > So do you think the computer is fried or is it just a fuse or > something? I've had the power go out while the machine was on and it > came back up just fine. This time I had it in sleep mode. I don't know > if that makes a difference. > > Thanks in advance for your help! > > Cheryl > Open door and briefly push the reset button or remove pram battery for 2+ minutes (wouldn't hurt to check voltage on battery while it's out).
Assuming that the G3 is in a different location: Also try pulling power cord for 5 minutes. If other items not working on strip or same wall outlet check breaker and power at wall outlet. Another step would be to start unplugging devices, does the same keyboard/mouse work ok on G3? ------ How to test w/ multimeter http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_test_a_wall_outlet_with_a_multimeter This item tests for proper ground and can tell if circuit dead. I keep one in my tech and laptop bags. http://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/detail.asp?dpno=419579&Redir=1&description=TrippLite-CT120%20Instant-Read%20AC%20Outlet%20Circuit%20Tester-Test%20Equipment They are proud of this one. I bet I can find one cheaper, I'll look around some more. I did...... Electrical Receptacle Wall Plug AC Outlet Ground Tester (on ebay search this title if link breaks) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290272907301&ssPageName=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4_PCN_BIX&refitem=370120198844&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&refwidgettype=osi_widget&_trksid=p284.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26its%3DI%252BIA%26itu%3DCR%252BIA%252BUCI%26otn%3D4%26ps%3D42 https://www.hardwareworld.com/120v-Ac-Outlet-Tester-pN7NSQJ.aspx Check Lowes/Home Depot/etc --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
