Start-up problem with 2008 MacPro

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Start-up problem with 2008 MacPro

(Am starting a new thread - no need to read all the posts from yesterday.)

My MacPro won't start UNLESS I go through the following process:

* unplug everything, every USB, ethernet, even power,

* push the front power button & hold it for 120 seconds

* then just plug in one monitor, the keyboard USB cable, and the power...

obviously, these are a lot of steps to go through everytime I want to power on and / or re-start!

Does anyone know what's going on? Can anyone make a suggestion?

Thanks!

w

Mac Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2), World's Largest iTunes library (too big too count!)

Posted on Mar 23, 2013 5:55 AM

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Answer 1

Apr 17, 2013 4:34 PM in response to WillFriedwald2

may be try replacing the CR3032 battery on the main board.

And in addition, also try this procedure at https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4976689?answerId=21807454022#21807454022 which is similar to what you have already done but worth a try.

Post your results for others to see.

Warwick

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Answer 2

Apr 20, 2013 8:01 AM in response to Warwick Teale

yes... I wound up taking it to the shop - an expensive repair, essentially a refurbishing. The J&R tech guy tested everything, wound up replacing the logic board, video card, as well as the original DVD drive which stopped working a while ago... anyhow, it was costly and took two weeks, but was worth it - the machine now functions like a brand new unit! a very awesome and powerful machine, it justified the expense of refurbishing it to keep it going for a few more years, I hope!

w

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