Re: Power up problem

2012-10-22 Thread Paul Willemse
Hi Ronni, I tried that, even used a known good power cord (our plugs here are fused), no joy. Regards, Paul On 22 Oct, 2012, at 12:15 :50, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Paul, Have you tried another power point, just to eliminate it is the power outlet? Cheers, Ronni Sent from

Re: Power up problem

2012-10-22 Thread Ronni Brown
Hi Paul, You could try Resetting the SMC (System Management Contoller) Resetting the SMC for Mac Pro, Intel-based iMac, Intel-based Mac mini, or Intel-based Xserve • Shut down the computer. • Unplug the computer's power cord. • Wait fifteen seconds. • Attach the

Re: Power up problem

2012-10-22 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
On 22/10/2012, at 10:42 AM, Paul Willemse p...@thelink.to wrote: Hi All, Owing to some additional electrical supply being installed in my house I needed to power down my computers. All shut down properly, no indication of any problem. After the installation my older Mac Pro (about 6

Re: Power up problem

2012-10-22 Thread Paul Willemse
Hi Ronni, Peter, Still no luck at all. I tried both suggestions and no change. I replaced the battery as it seemed low (just under 3V) and again no effect. Looks like I need to get to an Apple repair centre, there should be one here in Singapore, never needed one before... Thanks to both of

Power up problem

2012-10-21 Thread Paul Willemse
Hi All, Owing to some additional electrical supply being installed in my house I needed to power down my computers. All shut down properly, no indication of any problem. After the installation my older Mac Pro (about 6 years old) refused to restart or even try. The light above the power on

Re: Power up problem

2012-10-21 Thread Ronda Brown
Hi Paul, Have you tried another power point, just to eliminate it is the power outlet? Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 22/10/2012, at 10:42 AM, Paul Willemse p...@thelink.to wrote: Hi All, Owing to some additional electrical supply being installed in my house I needed to power