Greetings Roxylee ( + )!( + ) I would recommend that first you do a PRAM reset. This is done by holding down the following four (4) keys during start-up CMD, Option, P, R You should hold down these three key until you have heard the start-up "Gong" at least three(3) time. Then after the third gong switch over to the following four (4) keys; CMD-Option-O-F which will give you access to "Open Firmware" When the open firmware screen appears enter the following commands; reset-pram (return) set-defaults (return) reset-all (return) After you enter the reset-all command the platform should reboot and maybe you will get a good start-up. On Mar 4, 2008, at 8:20 AM, Roxylee wrote: > Re: The problem with my G4 QS shutting down with the LE plugged in: > It shuts down a few seconds after the Gray Apple logo comes up. I > tried it twice just now, same deal. > _______________________________________________ > G4 mailing list > G4 at listserver.themacintoshguy.com > http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/mailman/listinfo/g4