G3 B&W Will Not Start Up

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Ron - 28 Jul 2004 13:15 GMT

I mistakenly disconnected the power to my Blue & White G3 early in its
start up sequence. It made a noise (clunk) that I had never heard before,
seemingly coming from the area behind the front manual startup button.

Now, the computer will not start up at all. Nothing at all happens when
trying to start it from either the front switch or the keyboard. I have
swapped in a fresh battery; checked the seating of boards, cards and cable
connections; etc.

Any idea what broke? [Does the front-mounted switch mechanism contain
startup/timing relays that likely broke?] Can I fix (replace) the broken
part myself, e.g., get the part of E-bay or otherwise? Or, must it go
into a shop?

Thank you.

Ron

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Steinar Moum - 28 Jul 2004 13:26 GMT

> Any idea what broke? [Does the front-mounted switch mechanism contain
> startup/timing relays that likely broke?] Can I fix (replace) the broken
> part myself, e.g., get the part of E-bay or otherwise? Or, must it go
> into a shop?

I would try to press the "Cuda-switch" for a few seconds. You will find
this on the motherboard. As far as I remember it is a little push-button
about 1/4 inch across. I guess you will find more if you performa a
google-search on "Cuda Switch" e.g
http://resale.headgap.com/osxnotesbw.html

Yours

sm

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Ron - 28 Jul 2004 16:56 GMT

Thank you for bringing the CUDA switch to my attention. The computer is
now fully functional again.

Ron

> > Any idea what broke? [Does the front-mounted switch mechanism contain
> > startup/timing relays that likely broke?] Can I fix (replace) the broken
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> sm

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G3 B&W Will Not Start Up