I picked up a G5 dual 2.0 PCI-x a couple of days ago. The hard drive
had been wiped, but it started right up to the flashing "?"
I stuck in a retail 10.3 disk and installed and then upgraded to
10.4.11. It ran for a day or so and even successfully started Classic.
Then, after a day of running properly, it won't launch. It does start
with the proper "Chime" but then shows only a blank screen for
several minutes before the fans gradually increase speed to max.
I have:
Reset NVRAM in Open Firmware: No change.
Reset PRAM; No change.
Installed new PRAM battery: No change.
I opened it up, wiped all the fans clean, blew out a bit of dust. No
change.
I am looking for ideas from anyone who has more experience with this
machine that I do.
I have taken apart and put into operation most other types of Macs,
from a 128 through DP Mirror Door, and a few PowerBooks, so I thought
I might be able to "save" this machine from the scrappers. HELP!
Ken
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