At 22:54 -0800 11/20/2002, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >I've used C500s with completly dead PRAM batteries, so I doubt that's the >problem. The fact that it comes on and then goes out usually indicates that >the monitor has a problem. However, since you have another monitor that >isn't working with the machine, it could be the onboard video. >You can get inexpensive PCI video cards to try, or get a cheap used monitor >to try. In general, I think your better off putting money into a new Mac >than paying the exorbitant rates at repair shops. >Don't you know another Mac user in your town that can lend you a monitor to >try?
It is conceivable that a mostly dead PRAM battery could lead to corrupt NVRAM contents, while a missing battery would just leave empty NVRAM. Perhaps she should try the old-unplug the machine, pull the battery trick and let it sit .5 hour. Then do not reinstall the suspect battery and see if it is any better. Jeff Walther -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.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/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
