Ro, I had this same problem occur to me with my QS-- short story is that my local Apple repair place had to put in new dual processor. However, can you start up the machine with your CD that came with the computer? That would then suggest something wrong with the HD, maybe. Craig Turner On Saturday, December 21, 2002, at 01:37 AM, ro shriver wrote: > Hi - > > My Quicksilver will not power up. When I press the > Start button, it will light up as long as I have it > depressed, but it goes out as soon as I release it. > Problem started earlier this evening. > I've reset the cuda chip and also reset the PRAM by > removing the batter for about 20 minutes. > Any other ideas? > > Thanks. > > Ro > > ---------- > G4ist, a listserv for discussion of everything G4. > FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/G4.html>. > Send a message to <G4-DIGEST at themacintoshguy.com> to switch to the > digest. > > XRouter | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! > Dr. Bott | Now $139.99 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/xrouter.html> > > Dr. Bott LLC 4-port USB Hub in translucent Graphite! > Dr. Bott LLC <http://www.drbott.com/prod/ghub.html> > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Canon Digital > Cameras | > --Quicksilver & refurbished G4's arriving daily! | and Camcorders!! > | > > MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only > $879! > Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com> > > OS X News, Dr.Mac, Forums, Tutorials, Tips, Hints, FAQ?s - > http://www.osxfaq.com >