On Feb 3, 2011, at 2:06 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: > On Feb 3, 2011, at 3:40 PM, yawg wrote: > >> But this time I didn't even get the "restart screen" again but only a >> bong and then nothing, both my monitors stayed dark. > > The fact that you got a "bong" or chime was good. Did you try Safe boot > holding the Shift key? > >> I couldn't even reset the PRAM, no second bong. > > Might be a keyboard issue? Something could have happened the the keyboard > when you were gone? > >> I tried reseating the 3 RAM-sticks, 2 512 and one 1024 MB, still no go. > > If you get stuck, remove RAM to only one stick at a time. > > I don't think it's likely this is a power supply problem. > > You might try booting a install CD/DVD and running Disk Utility on the HD. > You also might consider reinstalling the latest Combo Update if you have > further problems. For certain do a Safe Boot holding the shift key because > this will trash problematic cache files and get you a relatively clean start.
Remove the PRAM battery and HDD's along with all the RAM including all cards. Unplug all cables. Spray clean all connections with a residue free contact cleaner. Wait a couple of hours then depress to CUDA switch for 15 seconds then reassemble with 1 stick of ram and restart. John Carmonne Yorba Linda CA 92886 USA Sent from my MBP -- 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
