Hi Have you are sure the processor is all the way in? Sometimes it needs a really good push (being careful of course).
Glen > << > When I hit the power button it comes on for just a second then it shuts off. >>> > > PRAM battery bad; power supply overload. > > Be sure the PRAM batteries read at least 3.69 volts, if new, just out of the > box, and 3.66 volts in the machine. > > A battery is "dead" if it is 3.2 volts or below. > > The 9500 and 9600 power supplied are QUITE different, yet you are having the > same symptoms. You promlems may not be the power supply. > > To eliminate power supply overload as a possible cause, disconnect all drive > power connectors, and install just one DIMM stick (plus the CPU and cache). > Keep on adding DIMMs and drives until the problem reappears (or not). > -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | SPECIAL LIST PRICES - Apple PCI Video Cards from $19.99, MacOS 8.5 CD $79.99 Replacement Parts IN STOCK, Apple CDROMs from $19.99 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com