> Not seeing how it could help, I zapped the PRAM as routine check. >When the computer came back on, there was a series of sharp >electrical cracking sounds and the screen shimmered. > I shut it off, blew some canned air through the vents to >clear unwanted dust and started it again. After one or two more >cracking noise, the computer went dead.
It probably won't help, but disconnect all USB devices and try turning on the iMac again. Since you know the mouse was acting up, it is possible one or more USB devices went bad and are shorting the iMac. -chris <http://www.mythtech.net> -- 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
