If it's booting I'd say the PRAM battery is OK. The display brightness is up?
> > > Try replacing the on-board PRAM battery and then resetting the PRAM. Had a > 475 that was effectively dead and a new battery did the trick. >> >> After sitting a while unused on the desk after my toddler discovered the PC, >> I went to turn the Apple on for a nice dose of plain computing. >> Unfortunately despite whirring lights on, no picture is appearing on the >> monitor! The CPU unit is on, as we hear that nice welcoming sound when >> turning it on, and the power light is on on the monitor. Can anyone give me >> a clue? The last time it was used I couldn't get the mouse to work either. >> What has happened to my lovely apple? >> >> Deb -- Outback Mac is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Outback Mac list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/obmac.shtml> 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/outback.mac%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>