Donald Perry wrote: > Greetings Everyone, > > A while back (over a year ago, actually), I had asked how to resolve a problem I had > with a PM 9500/132. Hopefully somebody will be able to help me with this as it is > driving me insane! > > The Problem: > > When starting the system, the folder with the flashing question mark appears....a > sign that the computer cannot find the system files, boot files or the finder. > However, when I try to put in an OS 9.1 disk, the computer will "see" the inserted > disk, but fails to see the hard drive....at all! It is driving me absolutely bonkers! > > What I have done, so far: > > 1.) Replaced the battery (twice) > 2.) Replaced the RAM > 3.) reset the PRAM > 4.) Depressed the CUDA chip, as per specifications > 5.) Replaced the Hard Drive (twice) and tried to attempt a clean install (but can't > accomplish it, if the durned thing can't/won't recognize a hard drive even being on > the computer) > 6.) Replaced the Logic Board > > Is there anything that I have missed, save for replacing all of the SCSI cables? Or > would that be my final option before I launch it to Mars? > > Any / All help, advise, or assistance would be greatly appreciated! > > Thanks in Advance, > > Donald
Assuming termination and IDs are properly set, a bad cable is about all that's left. Have you tried the hard drive(s) on any of the other connectors on the cable, especially the one the CD-ROM is presently connected to since it seems good up to there? -+-+-+- RPM -- 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
