On Mar 13, 10:44 am, Ted Treen <[email protected]> wrote:> > Very likely you need a new motherboard battery (Half AA, 3.6v Thionyl). > The G3 needs a kick from the battery to fire up the video. > > They're around 4 in the UK, probably $5 or so in the States. > > Ted
Would the video still be the problem even if when I boot into open firmware I can see the text on the screen? Also, the HD doesn't sound like it's crunching and churning like it usually does when the machine boots. I don't doubt that it's the battery, but would it let somehow still load the monitor and video when going into open firmware? -- 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
