On 15/3/04 8:20 pm, "Bill W" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all, > Requesting help diagnosing problem with 350 MHz Indigo iMac (can't > remember whether summer, spring, fall or winter model) > No changes in system from one day to next. Turn it on, message > immediately appears, (not exact but close) 'can't use internet > because there are too many extensions in system' > Tried to get on net, but remote access said 'no dial tone' > > Checked "ignore dial tone" on control panel and tried again. No luck. > Tried phone line to adjacent cordless. Perfect dial tone. Switched > phone lines. Modem still could not detect dial tone. > Phone gave perfect dial tone on line which was in use on iMac. > Used Ext. Mgr. to de-activate some exts. I'm not expert, but have > been using Macs about 17 years, and don't believe I de-activated any > which would preclude internet activity. > Modem still would not detect dial tone. > Modem dead?? > Modem built into mother board??? Cost to repair??? > How can I bypass internal modem and use external Zoom 56K left over > from olden days? > Brasspatch
The modem is simply clipped just under the logic board. It's usually cheaper to fit an external USB type. I usually fit Swann USB modems, but any compatible type (watch out for PC only USB modems) will work. Steve Bell -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
