We all suffer from knowing what is to be done when you get a new used computer or a new used drive or EVEN A NEW DRIVE, or new or used memory.
TABLE OF CONTENTS - Part 1 (DO NOT CHANGE SUBJECT) 1. Old machine or your current machine to upgrade 1a. Open and blow out dust. 1b. Check power supply and all boards for leaking caps. 1c. (submit your concern here) 2. Test programs 2a. Run a test program for RAM (if you are adding or have a problem with RAM) 2b. Run a test program for HD (if you are adding a HD or are intending to change system. 2c. Initialize and do a media test that blocks out bad sectors 2d. (submit your concern here) 3. (submit your concern here) Please submit your concerns as I am sure I have missed some. PART 2 will up date and finally give us all a good check list to be followed BEFORE WE GET IN TROUBLE. Bill Neill. ===== Computer: Mac Power PC 6500 @ 300 Mh Mac O S: 8.5.1 System: 64Mb w/v9 RAM Doubler = 192 Mb Disks: 2Mb, F, and CD Programs: (see above), memory alocation (see above). __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? LAUNCH - Your Yahoo! Music Experience http://launch.yahoo.com -- 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! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
