Question about Powebook G4 12" startup phase

[raffaelepizz]

Dear all,

my Powebook G4 12" (model: A1010) during its start-up phase remains stuck on the "initial gray screen" without displaying the apple logo. However, I can access the system through the console provided by Open Firmware.

I would like to ask you what could be the problem and where such problem may reside (hard drives, memory, main board, etc). Moreover, I would like to ask you how I could try to solve this problem.

Thank you in advance.
Raffaele

 

[LOLZpersonok]

First, I would suggest trying to boot it into safe mode by holding the Shift key as soon as you turn it on before the Mac chime.

If that doesn't work, I would try reinstalling Mac OS X. I have the same model as you, an A1010 as well. Unless you continue to have frequent issues installing Mac OS, I wouldn't go right ahead and assume it is a hardware issue.

Fortunately for you I don't think your PowerBook has the same issue that mine does. Mine is nasty and can really only be fixed with a logic board replacement.

 

[Intell]

Open the Startup Disk pref pane and select your internal hard drive. That usually corrects longer boot pauses like the one you are experiencing.