On Oct 25, 2010, at 9:15 PM, John Markowitz wrote: > > On Oct 25, 2010, at 9:06 PM, Wolfman wrote: > >> I received this graphite iMac for free. I was hoping to get it going >> so I can give it to someone who needs a computer. When I push the >> power button, there is this short sound from the speakers (not the >> regular Mac sound at start up) but similar to a sound when there is a >> RAM problem (I think this the sound) but does not start up. Any ideas >> to get this mac to start up? Thanks. Steve >> >> -- > Reseat the RAM and try again.
Worth a try I suppose but RAM typically won't stop it from trying to boot up. Try pulling the battery. I encountered a case where a low battery voltage prevented the computer from trying to boot. It would work with a fresh battery or no battery but not a low battery. Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting "I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway" -- ----- You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To leave this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintage-macs Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/
