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Post by <-Rinky-Dink-> on Apr 7, 2012 16:35:41 GMT 1

Does anyone use, or know anything about G4 iMac's? I have a friend with one and he can't get it to start up. This is what he says the problem is:-

It has been in storage for over a year - all boxed and dry. On start up he just gets a 'Dong' followed by a grey screen and Apple Logo - no spinning wheel.

He has replaced the internal PRAM battery and tried the PRAM reset
procedure (Ctrl-shift=P-R) before the grey screen, and holding until the second Dong' sounds. He still just gets the grey screen.

If anyone thinks they may be able to help, please PM me with your phone number or email address and I'll pass it on to him.

Many thanks.

Ali Profound Poster Posts: 5,623	Attention all Computer Techs Apr 7, 2012 16:49:18 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ali on Apr 7, 2012 16:49:18 GMT 1 Hoping LIB will see this coz he is the cloaked expert in these fruity bits of equipment..............
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lib Profound Poster b?You cannot solve a problem with the same thinking that created it.? Einstein Posts: 2,784	Attention all Computer Techs Apr 7, 2012 22:22:13 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lib on Apr 7, 2012 22:22:13 GMT 1 And whats that supposed to mean young lady?
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lib Profound Poster b?You cannot solve a problem with the same thinking that created it.? Einstein Posts: 2,784	Attention all Computer Techs Apr 7, 2012 22:50:02 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lib on Apr 7, 2012 22:50:02 GMT 1 PM sent
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lib Profound Poster b?You cannot solve a problem with the same thinking that created it.? Einstein Posts: 2,784	Attention all Computer Techs Apr 7, 2012 22:52:49 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lib on Apr 7, 2012 22:52:49 GMT 1 PS - Ref imac g4, the alternative to repairing one of these is to convert it into a table lamp. Looks good when done. www.homedit.com/imac-g4-desk-lamp/
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<-Rinky-Dink-> Profound Poster Posts: 1,689	Attention all Computer Techs Apr 8, 2012 0:42:50 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by <-Rinky-Dink-> on Apr 8, 2012 0:42:50 GMT 1 Many thanks, Lib......

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Post by <-Rinky-Dink-> on Apr 8, 2012 0:42:50 GMT 1