on 12/29/03 6:20 AM, Peet Grobler at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi. > > I recently got my hands on a Macintosh IIci. I have no idea how to use the > machine, though I've been told it doesn't work. The machine doesn't boot up, > but displays a diskette icon with a question mark in it. > > I need to find a boot disk. I've been through the apple downloads, but can't > find a disk specifically marked as a boot disk. > > Can anyone shed any light on this? I need to make the boot disk with either > a Linux or a Windows PC. > > Regards, > Peet >
The Question Mark over a disk icon is the Mac's way of saying the hard disk is either not spinning, not connected properly, or is/has damage to either the System Folder or platters/controller card. Open it, first, and check the connections to the drive, and boot it with your ear next to the hard disk listening for a spinning sound. A boot disk can easily be had from any number of us list members if you want to avoid the hassle of using a PC. BUT, your floppy drive needs to work.... Jeff -- 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> --> 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
