On Jul 29, 2013, at 1:14 PM, Ken Daggett wrote: > > 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 > > --
Unplug all cables including AC, Press CUDA switch for ten seconds. If that doesn't help reseat the RAM. John Carmonne Yorba Linda CA 92886 USA MacPro 2.66 Quad Nehalem -- -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "G-Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
