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pawn3d

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Apple doesn't care about PowerBooks anymore so I'm asking here. See, I have got this ongoing startup issue when I try to power up my PB G4. I get this:
  • The power adapter light changes from yellow to green.
  • The hard drive spins. (No clicking or reading)
  • able to toggle the caps lock light on and off
  • num lock light toggles on and off when you press F5
  • The only key sequence that does anything is shift+ctrl+option+power button
And that's it. NO CHIME OR SCREEN DISPLAY


By the sheer volume of people with the same issue, I'm holding Apple accountable:

http://www.pinoymac.org/forum/showthread.php?t=18510
http://forums.macosxhints.com/showthread.php?t=65275
http://www.maclife.com/forums/topic/74915
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/64020/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/110684/
http://www.applefritter.com/node/18912
http://www.macintouch.com/readerreports/powerbookg4/topic2813.html#d06nov2006
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=7589764
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=733150&tstart=626
http://macosx.com/tech-support/mac/powerbook-g4-boot-problem/334350.html
http://lists.debian.org/debian-powerpc/2002/01/msg00288.html
http://www.pinoymac.org/forum/showthread.php?t=15844​

Can i get a class action law suit?
 
Sounds like a logic board failure. My MacBook Pro had an issue with similar symptoms. It was under warranty, however.
 
How long do you think Apple should provide warranty service on a computer that's 2+ generations old? I just sold my 12" iBook G4 1.2MHz that I've had for 3.5+ years. It still worked 100%, but had it recently failed, I don't think I'd be too quick to be blaming Apple for not taking care of it. What would you like Apple to do for you?
 
Okay, I smacked it on the DVD drive (from left to right) really hard and it started right. i got to the hardware test and it passed with flying colors. Also if I shake it vigorously it shuts down. It's been on for 32 hours now, but if I shut it down, it's not going tp start back up.


What model is it? The 12 inch 1.33 mhz PB.
What would I like Apple to do? Extended Warranty.
 
pawn3d said:
Okay, I smacked it on the DVD drive (from left to right) really hard and it started right. i got to the hardware test and it passed with flying colors. Also if I shake it vigorously it shuts down. It's been on for 32 hours now, but if I shut it down, it's not going tp start back up.


What model is it? The 12 inch 1.33 mhz PB.
What would I like Apple to do? Extended Warranty.
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Apple offers a 3 year warranty called applecare which extends your complimentary 1 year coverage and 90 day phone support to 3 years.
 
pawn3d said:
Can i get a class action law suit?
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No

Woof, Woof - Dawg
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yet, 20 bucks says the same person would say "my mac has never failed and apple only makes systems that will never have problems"
 
I think he was saying that prior to slapping it on the drive it wouldn't boot at all, but hitting it out of frustration started something going.

If it is the logic board, you can get a replacement here for $450, though I'm not sure this laptop is worth that much to you to fix.
 
I say your motherboard has problems and I'd say you broke it for slapping it too much; seriously if you like to violently shake your computer, I'll guess you like to slam your keyboard when you mad and drive recklessly too. :eek:
 
i couldn't open the case because it had weird octagon shaped screws, so I took a crow bar to it and now I can't close it! All seemed to look good inside, so I plugged it in and turned it on and watched all the little lights blink and the fan spin... Needless to say, it passed the hardware test with flying colors.
 
pawn3d said:
i couldn't open the case because it had weird octagon shaped screws, so I took a crow bar to it and now I can't close it! All seemed to look good inside, so I plugged it in and turned it on and watched all the little lights blink and the fan spin... Needless to say, it passed the hardware test with flying colors.
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Is this a joke? A crow bar to a computer? Smack it and shake it violently?

Jeez, ever heard of Torx screws? Your damaging attempt at opening up the case is now putting any chance of replacement (was really low before that) down to ZERO CHANCE, and probably double any cost to repair it.
 
pawn3d said:
i couldn't open the case because it had weird octagon shaped screws, so I took a crow bar to it and now I can't close it! All seemed to look good inside, so I plugged it in and turned it on and watched all the little lights blink and the fan spin... Needless to say, it passed the hardware test with flying colors.
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Pictures, please. I want some material for the Failblog.
 
I have since fixed it, and 2 other Power Books by re-soldering the "vreg" chip? using these motherboard repair instructions:

I am now the undisputed heavyweight CHAMPION of PowerBook motherboard repair.
 
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