10.4.11 KILLED my mac What have I done/[G4]

[gifutiger]

Did you read and complied with the following?
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Read Before You Install
Power Mac G4 SuperDrive Firmware Update 1.0

The Power Mac G4 SuperDrive Firmware Update 1.0 application installs  
new firmware on the SuperDrive which addresses an incompatibility with  
4x DVD-R and 2x DVD-RW media, and the 2x SuperDrive in the Power Mac  
G4. You must perform this update if you intend to use 4x DVD-R or 2x  
DVD-RW media in your Power Mac G4. This update also enables you to  
eject audio CDs that are copy-protected or have mastering errors. This  
update is required only for the Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio), the  
Power Mac G4 (Quicksilver) and the Power Mac G4 (Quicksilver 2002)  
with an internal Apple SuperDrive.

System Requirements
Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio), Power Mac G4 (Quicksilver), or Power Mac  
G4 (Quicksilver 2002) with an internal Apple SuperDrive.

Installing the Power Mac SuperDrive Firmware Update 1.0
1. Save all open documents and quit all applications.
2. If a disc is in the SuperDrive, drag its icon to the Trash to eject  
the disc.
3. Double-click the SuperDrive Firmware Update application icon.
4. Type in an administrator password.
5. Click Update.

If you experience problems and are not able to update the firmware  
using this program, contact your local authorized Apple service  
provider.

Important: Do not reset, shut down, or turn off power to your computer  
while updating the firmware. Doing so may damage your SuperDrive.

© 2002 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple  
logo, and Power Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered  
in the U.S. and other countries. SuperDrive is a trademark of Apple  
Computer, Inc.
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On Feb 28, 2009, at 1:35 PM, Robert H. Baucom wrote:

> I'd suspect the power supply only if the screen was black. He needs  
> another computer and an external disk drive. Use the other computer  
> to install 10.4 on the ext. disk drive. Install the sonnet or what  
> ever it is enabler software on it. Then boot up with the external  
> HD. If the  internal HD doesn't show up on the desktop, then you  
> might suspect the Power Supply getting power to the internal HD. OR  
> if it's getting power the internal drive could be deader than DISCO.
> I've been there  with PowerComputing rigs with a G3 daughter card,  
> trying to get the  enabler SW installed onto a new or replacement  
> HD. It's maddening.
> RHB
>
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