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Q: looking for support on the Power Mac G4

I have a Power Mac G4 Mac 0SX version 10.4.11

Recently, when turning on, the keyboard and mouse don't work.

Is there any way to fix this or will I have to put my Mac to rest?

Thank you.

Powermac G-4 / Powerbook G-4, Mac OS X (10.4.4)

Posted on Aug 4, 2013 4:48 PM

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Q: looking for support on the Power Mac G4

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  • by MichelPM,

    MichelPM MichelPM Aug 4, 2013 6:22 PM in response to JSN Grafix design
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    iPad
    Aug 4, 2013 6:22 PM in response to JSN Grafix design

    Have you tried just unplugging and plugging them in, again?

    Tried using different USB ports?

    Have you tried a PRAM reset?

    1. Shut down your Mac.
    2. Locate the following keys on the keyboard: Command (⌘), Option, P, and R. You will need to hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
    3. Turn on the computer.
    4. Press and hold the Command-Option-P-R keys before the gray screen appears.
    5. Hold the keys down until the computer restarts and you hear the startup sound for the second time.
    6. Release the keys.

  • by rccharles,

    rccharles rccharles Aug 5, 2013 9:56 AM in response to MichelPM
    Level 6 (8,486 points)
    Classic Mac OS
    Aug 5, 2013 9:56 AM in response to MichelPM

    you may use any usb keyboard and usb mouse. 

     

    alt key is option key

    windows key is command key.

     

    Robert