Thanks to those listers who gave me good advice on this problem, however I have given up on it and given it over to a friend who doesn't give up so easily.

Following your suggestions I:

1. swapped Ram around using various slots.
2. Changed HD
3. Changed the CD drive
...and a lot of other tricks to no avail. I did get OS9 loaded but upon restart the screen didn't get past the happy Mac.


I now have a problem with one of my eMacs running 10.4 The startup button on the side does not work all the time but will work when I turn off the power for a short time and press the button again. Wassup?

TIA

Kev