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Jul 10, 2010 4:01 PM in response to John61254by Niel,★HelpfulRemove and reinsert the computer's RAM. If that doesn't work, use different modules.
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Jul 10, 2010 6:11 PM in response to John61254by Texas Mac Man,★HelpfulAnyone know what these three beeps mean
See *Power On Self-Test Beep Definition* http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1547 The blinking LED is also described.
I believe that the RAM is not being recognized. Has the PB been dropped. To reseat the RAM, look at the instructions at this link. http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Browse/PowerBook
Cheers, Tom
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Jul 10, 2010 6:23 PM in response to Nielby John61254,Bingo!
Took out the RAM (which was the original factory install) and placed it back in the same slot.
Started up (it didn't start right up the first try, but I did a PRAM reset and then it worked).
I have a feeling he dropped or bumped the machine and may have loosened the card (though it seemed ok in the slot). Or perhaps just years of dust made for a bad connection.
At any rate, it seems to be working normally now.
Since he has only one 512 RAM card now, perhaps it would be wise to buy a second card. Then, not only will the machine run better, but if the original card shells again, the new card should (hopefully) keep him going.
Thanks a lot to both of you who responded.
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