on 08/06/02 00:36, peter van Weissenbruch at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Got a pb 1400cs/166 that won't start up 9 out of 10 times. Its start > with noise coming from the speaker and distortion on the screen (which > seems to get worser if I move the mouse) and finally I get a floppy sign > with a question mark, sometimes I get an Mac sign with an sad face.
Try removing the HD and the Ram and see what happens. > can't even start the machine with a system 8 disc (do I have to press > any key to make it boot from the cd?) Yep, you need to remove or bypass the HD - off the top of my head - it is something like CMD+OPT+SHIFT+DEL > boots and works fine untill I restart it and all problems return. When > it worked I checked the HD and repaired it so it should be fine. To be > honest I have no clue what this problem is if anyone could help me I > would be very happy! I have already checked the connections from the HD > and the Keyboard.... Check the CD module is well seated, likewise HD, and RAM and any expansion cards. Best wishes Malcolm Cornelius - The Powerbook Fanatic www.pbfanatic.co.uk -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
