pirhan
Level 1 (30 points)
Mac App Store

Q: PB G3 (Wallstreet) sits spinning on start up

Hello,

 

I have a Powerbook G3, Wallstreet, that just sits at the start up screen with the spinning circle. What am I able to do to to get past this? Is it also worth getting a new battery for it or is it fine running off the power cord?

Posted on Aug 6, 2016 10:19 AM

Close
pirhan

Q: PB G3 (Wallstreet) sits spinning on start up

  • All replies
  • Helpful answers

  • by Allan Jones,

    Allan Jones Allan Jones Aug 6, 2016 10:39 AM in response to pirhan
    Level 7 (34,985 points)
    iPad
    Aug 6, 2016 10:39 AM in response to pirhan

    What OS version is it running?

     

    Have you tried starting in Safe Mode? That means pressing and holding SHIFT while booting until you see a notice that you are in Safe Mode or have a usable desktop. If you get a desktop, don't try using the computer at this point. Extensions you need will not have loaded, so now try a regula rstart and see if thigns progress.

     

    Do you have Apple system disk from which to try booting?

  • by pirhan,

    pirhan pirhan Aug 8, 2016 6:32 PM in response to Allan Jones
    Level 1 (30 points)
    Mac App Store
    Aug 8, 2016 6:32 PM in response to Allan Jones

    Hey,

     

    I just tried that. I got the restart sound twice (so it restarted while I was pressing the key) but now it's just the Apple logo and the spinning wheel. Do you have more suggestions?

     

    Thank you,