[G4] G4 problems

[Jay E. Krauss, Jr.]

I had a similar problem with one of my MDDs several months ago. Took 
it to an Apple authorized repair store. Happily the computer was 
still under Apple Protection Plan; they replaced the motherboard. Has 
worked well since. Sorry I don't have a more encouraging answer.




>Hi,
>
>Has anyone on the list had a similar problem and if so what was the outcome?
>
>I developed a problem with my desktop today (G4 MDD).  It is the 
>same problem that I had about 6 months ago except that at that time 
>the problem went away almost as quickly as it appeared and I had no 
>idea why.
>
>The symptoms are simple.  When the start button on the front of the 
>computer is pushed in it lights up but only as long as it is held 
>in.  There is no chime, fan noise or any other indication that 
>anything is happening.  I removed and checked the pram battery and 
>worked all the cable connectors I could think of but still nothing 
>happens.  I think the most likely culprit is a relay in the startup 
>circuit but without a service manual it is hard to know just how 
>that works. 
>
>Is there any alternative method of starting up a G4 MDD?
>
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