Early intel iMac won't turn on!

[MrT8064]

Hi,
I am asking on behalf of my mum, who's 17" first gen intel iMac won't turn on.

I have tried removing/re-installing the RAM, and using a different power cable.

When i push the power button, absolutely nothing happens

Please help!!

 

[flopticalcube]

Go through the steps outlined in the link in my sig.

SMC reset:
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Unplug the computer's power cord.
3. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.
4. Release the power button.
5. Attach the computers power cable.
6. Press the power button to turn on the computer.

 

[MrT8064]

Hi, Thanks so much for the quick response. Sadly this did not work.
The iMac doesn't even make a noise

If you have any other ideas that'd be great

 

[Hellhammer]

Hi, Thanks so much for the quick response. Sadly this did not work.
The iMac doesn't even make a noise

If you have any other ideas that'd be great

Seems to be a dead logic board or power supply. Not much that can be done, you could take it to Apple so they can have a look.

 

[MrT8064]

Thats what i was fearing might be the issue,
is there any way i can tell without taking it to Apple/a repair shop?

 

[LPZ]

Thats what i was fearing might be the issue,
is there any way i can tell without taking it to Apple/a repair shop?

I recently had what seemed to be a hard drive failure on my 2006 Core Duo iMac. I took it to the local Apple Store, and in ten minutes they confirmed that the HD was dead but no other problems existed. With that info, I was willing to do the repair myself. No charge at all for the testing. Worth it.

By the way, are you sure the electrical outlet is live? Test it with a lamp?