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Mac Pro 2008 - not starting !
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You just got it...
Tell whatever twunt sold it to you that you were expecting a working one (presumably you were?).
Tell whatever twunt sold it to you that you were expecting a working one (presumably you were?).
So are you saying you paid full price for what you believed to be a working Mac Pro. You've now taken delivery and it doesn't switch on?
I wouldn't be trying to fix it, I'd be contacting the seller demanding a refund, escalating if need be.
I wouldn't be trying to fix it, I'd be contacting the seller demanding a refund, escalating if need be.
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This means its dead?
I was hoping not because I have a similiar problem. Was moving something, and while the computer was on I accidentally unplugged it from the back. Now I am having pretty much the exact same problem. I plug it in and the LED light is always on, but I press the power button and its nothing happens. Was hoping it was not dead or there was some kind of button like a fuse on the motherboard that I would be able to fix it by pressing, but this means it is dead, right?
This means its dead?
I was hoping not because I have a similiar problem. Was moving something, and while the computer was on I accidentally unplugged it from the back. Now I am having pretty much the exact same problem. I plug it in and the LED light is always on, but I press the power button and its nothing happens. Was hoping it was not dead or there was some kind of button like a fuse on the motherboard that I would be able to fix it by pressing, but this means it is dead, right?
Check all the power cables (remove the optical drive carrier,..., and check those areas), as it's possible one came loose during shipping. Don't look at it and assume it's good, pull it, and reconnect (they can fool you).
Hopefully it's something that simple.
There's another thread, where this was the cause. So it's proof that it does actually happen to computers, even if they're Mac Pro's.Will check this out
I've tested everything right now. Even rear fan.
Heatsinks doesn't matter. It's only a temp controller.
I'll keep my fingers crossed, and wish you luck.
Pull the optical bay unit out, unplug the cables, and remove the screws.
But you shouldn't need to remove it.
Just make sure all the connectors are firmly seated to make good contact (remove, then reconnect and make sure it snaps properly).I can't find the copy of the service manual to try and send you.
Perhaps a pic would help (it's been over a year since I've had access to an '08).
I'm under the impression it's the same for those models.I just got service manual for 2008
and it says:
Led 2 Standby (Trickle Pwr) Yellow On Yes
Power supply is providing trickle power
Any one have the same for Mac Pro 2006 ?
Sorry that I can't help, but I'd like to mention that you have a very calm attitude in the midst of this predicament, best of luck to you spacedust!
I've not found a free one, but there's a few sites you can pay to download it (~$9.00USD).I was asking about Mac Pro 2006 service manual
As a owner of both Mac Pro 2006 and 2008 I want to know what's going on
I've removed PSU, checked all connections and still the same !
Trickle power...
The only possible way to check if it's PSU i to replace the current PSU with my working one from Mac Pro 2006.
But I'm scared. I do not want to have two dead Macs.
Trickle power...
The only possible way to check if it's PSU i to replace the current PSU with my working one from Mac Pro 2006.
But I'm scared. I do not want to have two dead Macs.
OUCH!
By chance does the system have any Apple Care remaining?
I ask, as you're going to need new parts. Either a PSU, logic board, or both. There were some bad PSU's shipped in the '08's BTW, and it's the more likely suspect, though it could also be the board.
But it might be easier to get a satisfactory result if you can get it covered under warranty than attempting to go through a return process, as there's no certainty if you'll get a refund. I'm presuming that the seller knew it was bad when it was sold, unless the shipper beat the crap out of it (tears, dents, crushed areas, ... to the box you opened up).
Sorry it wasn't something simple.