[G4] Please HELP if You Can

[Ron]

Unplugging it usually doesn't hurt anything-usually. I think I remember
hearing about a power switch problem with some Macs-maybe that is what
happened to yours. Also be sure that your access door is completely closed.
There is a magnetic switch there. Hopefully someone with that model can help
you.

I did a Google search for mac won't power up and you may have a bad logic
board. I wouldn't tell about the surge caused by unplugging the machine when
you try to get it repaired though.

Good Luck

> 
> My G4 1.25 mirrored-door won't power up. Is there an internal reset of some
> sort? Here's the awful details. Tonight my daughter was helping me plug in a
> power supply for a new DSL router. The computer was on. I didn't really
> realize what she was doing but she unplugged the G4 without me powering down
> or shutting down. I know that's a no-no but she didn't. Now everything else
> in the TrippLite power strip works including monitors, speakers, etc. except
> the G4. The "start/poweron" light will come alive while you hold it, but
> goes off when you release it, so the computer won't boot.  I'm afraid
> there's power supply damage, etc. What do you all think? Thanks for any
> advice you can give.
> Ron/Memphis