<HTML><BODY style="word-wrap: break-word; -khtml-nbsp-mode: space; -khtml-line-break: after-white-space; "><DIV>Does anybody know why a just received and described as refurbished and fully operationnal G4 Cube systematically refuses even to start?</DIV><DIV><BR class="khtml-block-placeholder"></DIV><DIV>I have doublechecked with a friend's G4 Cube unit and everything else, power supply, speakers, keyboard, monitor work perfectly but in spite of hours of trying to start the Cube itself, nothing happens. </DIV><DIV><BR class="khtml-block-placeholder"></DIV><DIV>When you touch the start spot on top, light goes on for a few seconds then shut down. Could it be a safety internal system providing automatic shutdown to avoid further damage ? </DIV><DIV><BR class="khtml-block-placeholder"></DIV><DIV>I know they changed the HD from 20 to 80 G before sending it, and these are reliable sellers with top reputation (at least on eBay!) who tell me they tested the product. </DIV><DIV><BR class="khtml-block-placeholder"></DIV><DIV>By the way, it came through UPS from NY, USA to Quebec , Canada. The two boxes were in perfect shape when they arrived, These are original packaging boxes, with everything nicely wrapped and tugged. </DIV><DIV><BR class="khtml-block-placeholder"></DIV><DIV>So the only alternative now for me is to send it back and have to wait 15-20 days before getting my hands on what is for me a working tool, not a game device.</DIV><DIV><BR class="khtml-block-placeholder"></DIV><DIV>So help ! If anyone reading this SOS has the faintest idea about what else I could do - I live in the country backbush and there are no Apple Sotre or certified shop at less than 10 hours drive - before I give up and call back UPS to return my unit.</DIV><DIV><BR class="khtml-block-placeholder"></DIV><DIV>Thanks for reading and hopefully for sending me a tip or advice.</DIV><DIV><BR class="khtml-block-placeholder"></DIV><BR><DIV> <SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0px 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: auto; -khtml-text-decorations-in-effect: none; text-indent: 0px; -apple-text-size-adjust: auto; text-transform: none; orphans: 2; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; "><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0px 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: auto; -khtml-text-decorations-in-effect: none; text-indent: 0px; -apple-text-size-adjust: auto; text-transform: none; orphans: 2; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; "><DIV>Gilbert A. Pineau,cmc</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>98, 3e rue </DIV><DIV>Paspébiac </DIV><DIV>Québec G0C 2K0</DIV><DIV>418-752-6956</DIV><DIV><BR class="khtml-block-placeholder"></DIV><DIV>courriel: <A href="mailto:g.a.pineau@globetrotter.net">g.a.pineau@globetrotter.net</A></DIV><DIV><BR class="khtml-block-placeholder"></DIV><DIV><BR class="khtml-block-placeholder"></DIV><BR class="Apple-interchange-newline"></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV><BR></BODY></HTML>