Re: G5 troubleshooring: motherboard vs. RAM vs. something else

[amorielljason]

 I tried a Safe Boot again, but it still fails to boot.  In fact, it is now being consistent-it's consistently shutting down during every boot up; however, I do get a start-up chime now.  Prior to bringing it to the tech, I didn't get a start-up chime, like it was unable to come out of Sleep mode.

Right-June 2004 model.  

>
> I assume this means this is a "June 2004" G5 model? There was a
> firmware update for this model, is would seem unlikely that's the
> issue since Software Update should catch outdated firmware, but you
> might check just to be sure. You can look in System
> Profiler>Hardware>Boot ROM version to see, it should be v.5.1.8f7
> which you can download here if needed:
>

I'll try this next.  

>
> Do you have the original CDs? I think one is a "dual boot" CD where
> you hold the Option key and it gives an option to boot a hardware
> test. There are also so-called Apple Service Diagnostic discs (ASD)
> that are meant for Apple service technicians to use. You may be able
> to download one from a torrent site, but finding the correct version
> for your specific G5 may be difficult. I believe v.2.5.8 may be the
> correct version, search Google for "June 2004""Apple Service
> Diagnostic" and you may be able to find one, but I don't know it will
> help. Again, I think it's a "dual boot" DVD, so you'll need to know
> how to boot it and use it. Probably not too helpful in my opinion
> because if you need this,

That's not good.  I don't think the local Apple tech knows what to try next either (hence his buy a Mac Pro suggestion).  Thanks for your time and help.

 you've got a really screwed up Mac that
> needs more attention than an average user can muster.