Not long ago, I got an iMac from a friend (G3/266 Blueberry,
Tray-loader). It worked just fine, except for the CD-Rom.
I pulled the motherboard/drive package to see if there were any loose
connections and see what kind of drive I might have to replace.
Put it back together and it wouldn't start up again.
Symptoms:
Push the power button, it turns orange and the startup chime sounds.
After about 10 seconds the power button turns green and then the system
powers down. After this happens, the system is completely dead. If I
disconnect the power cord and disconnect the internal,15 pin video
cable for a minute or so, I can get the system to go through the cycle
above.
If I connect an external monitor, the system works okay. I =know= this
appears to be the "dreaded flyback" problem, but how can removing and
re-installing the electronics tray cause this problem?
I called a Mac repair tech and he said I "probably damaged a wire".
Okay... what wire?
Do y'all think this is a simple problem or do I have a major repair on
my hands?
Appreciate any and all suggestions.
Thanks,
Amanda
On 18 Jun 2005, at 05:22, Trish wrote:
You know, I'm a newbie, but....I have a dead Bondi. It was working
fine,
then I decided to look inside... *sigh* put everything back where it
came
from about 100 times, but just got the orange glowing button and
nothing
else. Then I replaced the battery. LOLOLOLOL. Then I really got
nothing, no
power at all. Bondi Paper weight. I don't think mine is the power
supply
(but it would look like it to some), but what it is, I do not know. So
there
is the possibility that yours is *not* the power supply. I know, not
super
helpful. Sorry.
Trish
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