--- poohbear2u2 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have a powerbook 3400 that has been upgraded to a > G3. I have been > having trouble with it starting up lately but today > when I turned it > on it froze while it was booting up. I unplugged it > but now it won't > boot up at all.....
So I'm assuming you upgraded it to G3 by putting a 3500 MB in it? So you have a basic 3500...?? Sounds like it could be a bad PRAM battery. A weak PRAM will often casue startup problems, and can keep it from starting up entirely. ...Of course, it could be more serious, but I'd start here. As Gary had suggested previously, unplug it and take the battery out of it. Then, push in the reset button on the back and hold it depressed for any length of time over 1 minute. I usually hold it in for about 2 minutes. Next, leave the battery out and plug the unit back into the AC Adapter. See if it will start up on AC without the battery in it. If it's the PRAM thats causing it, this will likely get it to boot. If this works, you should look to replace the PRAM soon, as you may have to keep performing this ritual occasionaly to keep using the PB until you do. I found it helpful to power on my PB every day adn never let the battery run all the way down (so it could supplement the PRAM with power). Before I replaced my PRAM, that helped me limp along... Cheers, Sionnach __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance.yahoo.com -- 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
