Hi listers, after a couple of years on the Compact Macs list I decided to join the Quadlist because of a hard-core problem with a Centris 610. As this is my first post, I'll introduce myself shortly: I'm German, using and collecting Macs since 1988/System 5.0. Mostly online with a G4 Sawtooth via AirPort and a Draytek wireless router on ISDN, the family with iBooks.
Here is the Centris issue: A machine that had worked flawlessly before in my son's room network with 44 MB RAM, 1 GB HD and 8xCD-ROM gives the death chime at startup. I started looking for a faulty component by subsequently removing the HD, CD-ROM drive, NuBus Adapter, floppy, non-soldered RAM, even the monitor, and restarting after each change: no luck, after the startup chord no video, but the death chime. The PRAM batt had 3.5 Volts, changed it all the same, no dice. The only thing that did not meet specs was PS output: while the 5V rating was correct, the should-be + and - 12 Volt were a mere 11 Volts, respectively. Would this be enough to explain the hardware failure, and if yes, what am I supposed to do? There does not seem to be a possibility of adjustment on the PS. If someone knows there is something adjustable inside the brick, I'll open it up; 220V is a voltage I can handle. Any help would be greatly appreciated, as I like this elegant machine very much. Chers, OM /"\ ASCII Ribbon Campaign \ / No HTML/RTF in email X No Word docs in email / \ Respect for open standards -- Quadlist 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> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.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/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
