[G4] Graphite G4 Tower Won't turn on

Richard Klein rich at richardklein.org
Mon Oct 30 08:39:57 PST 2006


MusikalOne at aol.com wrote:
> I just acquired a Graphite G4 Tower, and it will not power up.  I 
> noticed when the case is open, and the cable is plugged in, that every 
> second or so, the fan makes a little noise as if to start, and moves 
> ever so slightly.  This behaviour repeats every second . I cannot find 
> the switch that disables powering up the computer when the case is open, 
> but I did find a small whie cable with a small 90degree fitting on it 
> just dangling.  Not sure if this is part of the problem and not having 
> another G4 to look at, I have no idea where this wire is supposed to go. 
> Any suggestions?
> JC

I think that small white cable you're talking about is the antenna for 
an optional airport wireless card.

-- 
Rich


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