on 10/9/01 8:21 PM, anthony kimmons at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Hi folks. This is my first post to this list. I've been lurking for awhile and > have > complete confidence in you guys. Thanks in advance for any advice you may > have. > > I have a Power Tower 180e that I wish to revive but cannot get anywhere with > it. > > Here are the symptoms: > > 1. Front light lights, but I don't get the impression that either of the two > drives are starting up. > There is no start up chime, and I cannot hear the drives running. > > 2. No monitor data. I am using a monitor that works fine on another computer > but > when I connect it > to this one and push the start button, it seems to start to turn on, but then > immediately goes to energy saving mode. > I get no picture whatsoever. The adapter to the MAC connection is a little > bent > and may not be connecting correctly. > I will probably buy a new one of these next. > > 3. I thought this problem was a power supply, so I bought a new one. No > changes. > > 4. I've replaced the battery. > > 5. Tried to zap PRAM, but I get no chimes when I do this... > > 6. Tried starting without extensions, no luck here either... > > Anybody have any other ideas I could try? > It sounds like you have hit a lot of the main sources, but here are a few you didn't say:
Reseat the RAM chips, the HD cables, the graphics card, the CPU daughter card, and all other connections that could have come loose. Boot from a floppy in case the hard drive with your OS has gotten it's boot blocks scrambled. Check all pins on connectors for a bent or broken pin. Examine all ribbon cables for cracks or flex damage. Remove all dust with the computer unplugged and a blower or vacuum that has a metal grounding surface that you can touch along with a metal part of the computer such as the power supply. Vacuums generate a lot of static electricity, so grounding is an importantant precaution. Jim Snyder -- Power Computing is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Power Computing list info: <http://lowendmac.com/power/list.html> 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]> List archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powercomputing%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
