Powerbook G4 1.67ghz does not chime on startup (OSX 10.5.8)

2011-02-06 Thread Clmtyne
My powerbook has stop chiming. I recently had to move all the HD contents to another external drive and reinstall OSX 10.5.8 and now my with a new install the powerbook doesn't chime on start up anymore. Also having power issues -meaning I have to hit F2 a few times to increase the back light on

Re: Powerbook G4 1.67ghz does not chime on startup (OSX 10.5.8)

2011-02-06 Thread Richard Gerome
the reinstall it may not have installed the drivers for the sound? Maybe do a clean and reinstall again??? -Original Message- From: Clmtyne mamahay...@yahoo.com Sent: Feb 6, 2011 2:31 PM To: G-Group g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Subject: Powerbook G4 1.67ghz does not chime on startup (OSX

Re: Powerbook G4 1.67ghz does not chime on startup (OSX 10.5.8)

2011-02-06 Thread Dan
At 11:31 AM -0800 2/6/2011, Clmtyne wrote: My powerbook has stop chiming. I recently had to move all the HD contents to another external drive and reinstall OSX 10.5.8 and now my with a new install the powerbook doesn't chime on start up anymore. Also having power issues -meaning I have to hit

Re: Powerbook G4 1.67ghz does not chime on startup (OSX 10.5.8)

2011-02-06 Thread Richard Gerome
Forgot to ask, is there any sound at all??? -Original Message- From: Clmtyne mamahay...@yahoo.com Sent: Feb 6, 2011 2:31 PM To: G-Group g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Subject: Powerbook G4 1.67ghz does not chime on startup (OSX 10.5.8) My powerbook has stop chiming. I recently had

Re: Powerbook G4 1.67ghz does not chime on startup (OSX 10.5.8)

2011-02-06 Thread Jonas Ulrich
Yes, try zapping the pram for sure. Hit the power button, and then hold down command+options+p+r until the machine restarts a few times. Also, those laptops had an ambient light sensor that would automatically adjust the brightness of the screen. It's possible that you had it disabled before the