> > OK, > let's back up a bit to make sure we're not missing a point here. >
Good idea > You've got the 5300cs with no system right now? > or do you have system 8 on there still? It is currently running System 8 > > When you try to boot from the CD you get what? > does the drive spin-up? The only thing I get from the cd drive is it spinning up when I put in a cd. I get nothing at all on the computer itself > You are holding down the "c" key to boot from the CD? Tried that, nothing at all on the CD Drive > > You have termination accounted for on the little scsi chain? Drive is terminated. Tried both positions with the hardware terminator just in case > > The install cd you are trying to boot from does have an active system > on it? The only things I have are what I can download from Apple and the only way that I have to get them is with the Windows XP machine I'm assuming that the drive is just broken at this point, much as I would like for it to be otherwise > > I know these questions are pretty rudimentary, I just want to be sure > we all know > where you are on this problem. Wise choice, always a good idea > -- 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
