| iBook G4... Dead? [message #16127] |
Sat, 15 September 2012 07:03  |
Judith Berkowitz
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iBook G4
1.33Ghz
OS 10.4.11
80Gig HD
It had been working just fine; I'd closed the cover, unplugged the
power cord from the wall socket, carried it into another room and
plugged it into a power strip there.
Opened the cover and... nothing.
The screen is dark, no sound when I press the power button. Seems as
dead as can be, although I hope not!
Any ideas as to what the problem is and how to rectify it?
Thank you!
- Judy B
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| Re: iBook G4... Dead? [message #16128 is a reply to message #16127] |
Sat, 15 September 2012 07:50  |
Timothy Domst
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I had this happen to me, it turned out the power cord I plugged my
white laptop plug into was unplugged. Make sure the power strip is
plugged in and working etc.
On Sep 15, 2012, at 7:03 AM, Judith Berkowitz wrote:
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> iBook G4
> 1.33Ghz
> OS 10.4.11
> 80Gig HD
>
> It had been working just fine; I'd closed the cover, unplugged the
> power cord from the wall socket, carried it into another room and
> plugged it into a power strip there.
>
> Opened the cover and... nothing.
> The screen is dark, no sound when I press the power button. Seems as
> dead as can be, although I hope not!
>
> Any ideas as to what the problem is and how to rectify it?
>
> Thank you!
> - Judy B
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| Re: iBook G4... Dead? [message #16152 is a reply to message #16127] |
Sat, 15 September 2012 12:46 |
Bruce Johnson
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Try resetting the power manager: <http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1431>
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On Sep 15, 2012, at 4:03 AM, Judith Berkowitz <sfjberk@mac.com> wrote:
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> iBook G4
> 1.33Ghz
> OS 10.4.11
> 80Gig HD
>
> It had been working just fine; I'd closed the cover, unplugged the
> power cord from the wall socket, carried it into another room and
> plugged it into a power strip there.
>
> Opened the cover and... nothing.
> The screen is dark, no sound when I press the power button. Seems as
> dead as can be, although I hope not!
>
> Any ideas as to what the problem is and how to rectify it?
>
> Thank you!
> - Judy B
>
> --
> You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs.
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| iBook G4... Dead? [message #16163 is a reply to message #16127] |
Sat, 15 September 2012 08:32 |
Scottls
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Also make sure it is not a malfunction cause by a faulty lid switch or bad PRAM battery buy disconnecting the power and pulling the battery out for 10 to 30 seconds and press the caps-lock button to make sure the LED is off and it is completely powered down. Then try booting it up again.
If nothing happens then google how to reset your models PRAM battery and try again.
If still nothing then you may be right because if it won't post then it is very hard to diagnose.
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| Re: iBook G4... Dead? [message #16165 is a reply to message #16127] |
Sat, 15 September 2012 15:19 |
Valter Prahlad
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Il giorno 15-09-2012 13:03, Judith Berkowitz ha scritto:
> Opened the cover and... nothing.
> The screen is dark, no sound when I press the power button. Seems as
> dead as can be, although I hope not!
Since it's unusual (although not impossible) that a computer would die just
on the spot, I think the most likely issue is with the power source: either
the power strip, the power adapter, ot some of the cables.
You could also try to remove the battery. My PowerBook G4 is able to run
without battery inserted, I don't know about the iBook.
Best thing to do would be to try the iBook with an alternative power
adapter, if you can access one.
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