G4 won't start from disk

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G4 won't start from disk

You know that blinking question mark on a folder thing? Well, I've replaced all of the boards, have gone through all start up options, and still can't get the computer to boot. The furthest I can get is when I try to start from disk (Option C). When I get there, I get a circle arrow and an arrow to the right. I click the right arrow and nothing. Am I not reading the optical drive? What gives?

Anyway, the real question is "What next"?

Thanks,

Russ

Posted on Jul 18, 2015 12:17 PM

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Answer 1

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Baby-Boomer-USofA

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Jul 18, 2015 1:03 PM in response to russfrompensacola

CLICKY CLICK---> Mac doesn't start up from disc - Apple Support

The furthest I can get is when I try to start from disk (Option C).

Have you tried booting from the CD by just holding down the "c" key?

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Answer 2

Jul 18, 2015 1:44 PM in response to russfrompensacola

When I do that, I get the arrow things. According to the manual, I'm supposed to click the right pointing arrow. When I do that it's supposed to start from the CD drive. It doesn't. Nothing happens.

Russ

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Answer 3

Jul 18, 2015 1:56 PM in response to russfrompensacola

Are you using the CD that originally came w/your comp?

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Which OS is currently installed on your G4 & which G4 model do you have? Asking because you posted in the Yosemite forums a G4 Mac is not included in Yosemite system requirements.

Before you install Yosemite, make sure you have one of these Macs: