On Sep 20, 2005, at 3:55 PM, MaxTek wrote:
Hi Listers,
My iMac DV 400mhz (loaded with OS9 and Panther, but using 9 daily) is
now
having problems. When I turn it on using the front panel power button
it
boots but no video. I can hear the drive and fans etc. To get video I
have
to hold in the power button until it turns off and than hit it again
and
than it boots "with" video.
Since I knew my clock battery was dead I thought the video problem was
from
that. But today I put in a new battery (yes I tested it first) and on
the
first boot I didn't get video agian. I had to hold down the button and
restart to get video.
Back in late 2000 the P.A.V. board was changed under Applecare. Could
it be
this again or some other issue?
Thanks,
MaxTek
MaxTek,
Is the firmware updated to version 4.1.9? This can cause a video
problem. When this video problems happens, can you activate the
display by pressing the power button on the front of the machine to put
it to sleep, then press the space bar to wake it up? What about an
external display connected to the VGA port on the back of the iMac?
Try downloading and running the iMac Firmware Updater 4.1.9.
<http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75130> If the firmware
is updated, it will tell you so and not do anything else.
<http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60385> iMac: How to
Install a Firmware Update
DO NOT reset the PRAM if you do not have the most current firmware.
See <http://www.gileskennedy.com/panthereatsimac> GIles Kennedy's
Firmware/ Video problem solver for more detailed information.
It is possible that the firmware is not the problem, and I am way off
base here.
Good luck,
Kyle-
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