> Topic: My G5 won't start > up<http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list/t/711c292c38c26db8> > > JIM RAPER <[email protected]> Apr 16 06:58PM -0500 > ^<#128099664707369b_digest_top> > > Hi, Y'All, This morning when I went into my computer/library, I > detected a > strong electrical smell. The computer system had been shut down > Thursday > night and was still off this morning. About 3:30 p.m. I used a > flashlight to reconnect only my G-5 computer > system, punched the start button on the front, and got ABSOLUTELY > NOTHING. > Now I'm really concerned, scared, almost terrified. I've had this G-5 > only > since Dec '09. No trouble except the usual noisy fan(s). > > Can someone give me a checklist to go through before I haul this heavy > behemoth 50+ miles to a repair dealership. > > My invoice from Powermax lists it as "Used Power Mac G5 PCI-X/2.5 GHz > Dual > Processor 2GB RAM160 GB internal drive, internal SuperDriveKbrd, mouse > ATI > Radeon 9600 XT Video OS 10.4.11 installed usual 90 day warranty gone > past of > course. > > Please suggest away. Jim > > > > > Bruce Johnson <[email protected]> Apr 16 05:11PM -0700 > ^<#128099664707369b_digest_top> > > On Apr 16, 2010, at 4:58 PM, JIM RAPER wrote: > > > strong electrical smell. The computer system had been shut down > > Thursday > > night and was still off this morning. > > If the Mac was shut down it's VERY unlikely it's the Mac. > > Now I'm really concerned, scared, almost terrified. I've had this > > G-5 only > > since Dec '09. No trouble except the usual noisy fan(s). > > Where is that Mac plugged in? I suspect that outlet is what fried. > Personally, I'd wait for the electrician, or someone like him. > > I replaced the G5 with this old Sawtooth and had and am having NO problem and am using same cables, power cords, etc. in the same power strip spots. Is ALL power off just because I have "Shutdown" my computer? Could a coolant leak still short out the system.
> > > > > > > > 6PM -0500 ^ <#128099664707369b_digest_top> > > On Friday 16 April 2010 06:58:54 pm JIM RAPER wrote > <snip> > > system, punched the start button on the front, and got ABSOLUTELY > NOTHING. > > Now I'm really concerned, scared, almost terrified. I've had this G-5 > only > > since Dec '09. No trouble except the usual noisy fan(s). > </snip> > > > Check for coolant leaks, since it's a dual 2.5. Check here for more > details: > http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/systems/G5_coolant_leaks.html > > > This is even scarier. I have no User Manual, but I will google to find out "how" to and "where" to check for coolant leak. > > > Hope this helps, > Caleb > > -- > Caleb S. Cupples > Sociology Undergraduate, > Tennessee Technological University > > Vice-President Elect, > TTU Unix Users Group > > Email: [email protected] > Tel: 510.859.3573 > > > > Let y'all know when I find out. Thanks. Jim -- 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
