On Tuesday, February 18, 2003, at 08:30 PM, Jamie Hutt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 2/18/03 4:05 AM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> I have a IIci that refuses to shut down. I go through the shutdown >> procedure, the screen blanks and it shuts off for a split second then >> boots >> right back up . . . over and over again. It doesn't matter if I'm >> running OS >> 6.08 or 7.1. This all started when, one night a few months ago at >> about 3am >> I heard a chime in the middle of the night. My IIci had >> spontaneously turned >> itself on!?? > > Look at the small power button on the back of the unit. The switch on > the > Iici is lockable. You may have inadvertently rotated the switch into > its > locked, always-on position. Use a fingernail or coin to rotate the > switch. Also check inside the IIci and make sure that there isn't a layer of fluff or dust around the reset switch contacts. Often it's conductive enough to make a circuit. If present, remove with compressed air or a paint brush. Don't use a vacuum cleaner because an electrostatic charge can develop on the nozzle. Phil --- http://www.mandrake.demon.co.uk/Apple/ -- Vintage Macs 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> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> 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/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
