On 3/30/03 7:03 PM, "Charlie Reyes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Spew into the Cybertrough:
> Mick Ring wrote: > >> He can't boot from any CD. In fact, I failed to mention that on subsequent >> reboots he gets the chimes but the power button is ORANGE. The display does >> stays black. >> >> > > The black screen seems ominous - analog(video) board failure? There is a > video connector hidden behind the back panel to which an external Apple > monitor can be plugged in. If he gets normal video thru it, that will > confirm my suspicion. > > If the Firmware update was corrupted he should get to a grey screen with a > notice that the firmware needs updating so he can try again. If he tried to install 10.2 over 8.6 without doing the firmware update he will lose video, but the hardware will still be fine. I have seen a ton of iMacs where the person "swore" that their analog board was bad. They were always amazed when I was able to fix it without replacing the PS or Analog board. Kyle H. Hansen -- Jesus Saves...but Gretzky grabs the rebound and backhands for a goal!!! -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
