Q: Power Mac G3 B&W won't boot
My old G3 tower has been sat unplugged for quite a while, I think it may have gone without power for well over a year possibly. I can't quite remember. I plugged everything in and turned it on, the machine bonged but there was no display. I opened the case, re-seated the graphics card, and tried again; still no luck. PRAM battery was replaced late 2012/early 2013. I can't reset the PRAM. I've tried with two different keyboards (old Apple ADB and Windows USB), but I can't get it to bong the second time. Turning it on and waiting yields nothing. Any thoughts on what the problem might be?
PowerMac, Mac OS X (10.4.11)
Posted on Jan 26, 2016 8:06 AM
Might be time to replace the PRAM Battery, 4 years is close to their lifespan, far less if ever without AC power, & can cause strange startup problems...
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/BAA36VPRAM/
With no AC power a few months will drain the battery.
Posted on Jan 26, 2016 11:04 AM