Sounds like you have to hold down the C key on reboot to get the computer to start off the CD. John > >In a message dated 1/9/10 3:00:08 PM, >g4-request at listserver.themacintoshguy.com writes: > > >> Did you try to boot from the install disc and see if you can run disk >> utility? >> > >Was finally able to get the drive door to open and inserted the Install >disk bbut it doesn't appear on the desktop. > >_______________________________________________ >G4 mailing list >G4 at listserver.themacintoshguy.com >http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/mailman/listinfo/g4