Carloselvis

Q: Macintosh Classic problem

HI, I just bought a good old Macintosh Classic at a garage sale, it looks fine but th are the symptoms when I try to power it up:

 

1) No startup sound

2) A horizontal screen of lines

http://s27.postimg.org/4yjx2zg1v/image.jpg

 

any ideas of the problem?

 

thanks in advance!

Macintosh SE

Posted on Feb 4, 2016 2:22 PM

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  • by Jan Hedlund,Helpful

    Jan Hedlund Jan Hedlund Feb 6, 2016 12:32 AM in response to Carloselvis
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    Feb 6, 2016 12:32 AM in response to Carloselvis

    Hi,

     

    First of all, a warning: Compact Macintosh computers contain high-voltage circuits. Charges can remain in certain components even after the machine has been switched off and disconnected from the mains. All work inside can be very dangerous. Opening and repairing such computers must only be carried out by someone with the necessary expertise.

     

    It is difficult to say what could be the exact problem in this case. To begin with, a service technician would probably check the logic board battery voltage, disconnect and reconnect cables, and remove and reinstall memory modules. Also, a careful inspection of boards may show signs of leaking electrolytic capacitors.

  • by Carloselvis,

    Carloselvis Carloselvis Feb 6, 2016 12:34 AM in response to Jan Hedlund
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    Feb 6, 2016 12:34 AM in response to Jan Hedlund

    HI Jan! Thanks for the answer. I did that and the logic board don't have sings of problrms,  it possible that the problem is at the analog board?

  • by Jan Hedlund,

    Jan Hedlund Jan Hedlund Feb 6, 2016 2:47 AM in response to Carloselvis
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    Feb 6, 2016 2:47 AM in response to Carloselvis

    An expert may want to check all boards. A faulty electrolytic capacitor does not necessarily have to be leaking or bulging. Other things to look for could be cracked solder joints, discoloured resistors or semiconductors, and broken/corroded circuit board traces. A magnifying glass may be needed.