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Q: my powerbook g4 dosent turn on

my powerbool g4 does not turn on. i press the start button the chime noise plays but the screen goes blue anf it has a ffile /face but notuhing else.. what can i do

Posted on Feb 20, 2013 10:58 AM

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  • by romko23,

    romko23 romko23 Feb 20, 2013 10:22 PM in response to ghosstboy1
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    Feb 20, 2013 10:22 PM in response to ghosstboy1

    Hi,

     

    What model G4 PowerBook do you have? Sounds like your OS got corrupted.. This is similar to a stalled screen where the machine happily boots up until it gets to the blue screen an just sits there. Before you do an archive/restore.. restart your powerbook and then boot into single user mode(This would be OPTION+S).

     

    Once you are booted into single user mode, type: /sbin/fsck -fy - this tries to detect and fix any problems with the root drive. If there are problems, it will attempt to fix it. Try to boot into OS X again. If you still can't and continue to get the blue screen, but nothing else.. its time to take out your install disc and archive/restore.

     

    Don't forget to check mark preserve home folder and network settings, otherwise you will lose everything,

  • by Knucklesmac,

    Knucklesmac Knucklesmac Feb 21, 2013 1:38 AM in response to ghosstboy1
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    Feb 21, 2013 1:38 AM in response to ghosstboy1

    Hello,

     

    First try resetting the PMU http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1431

    If that does not work, try this troubleshooting guide. http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1367