Rich, your startup disk may be corrupted. Do you get the blinking question mark? As you have a mini dock you might try and start from a floppy or external HD to find out. Another possibility: Unseated RAM card. You'd have to remove the keyboard to take a look. HTH Edgar > I am reposting this question since I didn't get a response last time. > Maybe it is a stupid question but here it is: > > I have a 2300c that won't start. It begins startup, makes noises like > it is starting and the screen gets bright, but no apple logo comes on. > I tried starting with the shift key depressed, but it doesn't make any > difference. > > It has a Newer mini dock, which has always been temperamental, but it > doesn't' matter if the dock is connected or not. Any ideas? > > Thanks, > > Rich > > > ---------- > Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! > A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. > FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> > Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> > > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <DuoList-off at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to > <DuoList-digest at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > Need help from a real person? Try. > <DuoList-request at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > > ---------- > Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! > MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> > > RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler > CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> > > Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> > After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ > > MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! > Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com> >