Update: Started to test parts, using the good machine as a test mule. First, tested the RAM sticks from the two bad MDDs (faster 2700 RAM from the 1.25 GB, slower whatever from the bad 867) in the good 867. All tested good.
Then, tested the now-known-good RAM in the slots of the bad 867 (with the known-good 1.25 GB CPU in it). Tested all combinations of RAM slots: 1&4, 2&3, 1&3, 2&4, 1&2, 3&4, 1 only, 2 only, 3 only, and 4 only. All came up bad, interrupted chime and 3 beeps. Tested the now-known-good 2700 RAM in the slots of the 1.25 GB machine. Cut-off chime but no 3 beeps, power light stayed on and fan stayed running but no display, hard drive might have been spinning but it was hard to tell over the fan vibration (this was with the case open for observation purposes). Swapped in a known-good hard drive loaded with Tiger from a Smurf. Same, except the power light immediately winked off and stayed off. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, 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 [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
