Q: PowerMac G4 - Boots up only to Apple Logo. Nothing Else.
Hi,
So I have a PowerMac G4 ... Yeah pretty old. Well Its been working all this time and I love it alot.
However today, It only powers up to the Apple logo. and Nothing else happens. Ive done some methods to try to get it working again. It recognizes that the HDD is there and I can select it. But thats pretty much it.
I should also mention I do not have the original Keyboard or mouse. I do have the Windows keyboard though :/
PowerMac G4, Mac OS X (10.3.x), null
Posted on Sep 30, 2016 11:25 AM
The lithium 3.6v 1/2AA battery keeps PRAM settings; when it loses
ability to hold the suitable charge, you need to replace it. This can
interfere with normal startup. As part of troubleshooting routine you
may find that contributing; if not, it's one less thing - if replaced.
Do you have an external drive capable of starting the PPC G4 from
a full system clone? (That would likely be a FireWire enclosure; with
its own power supply.) This can be very helpful in troubleshooting
and restoring a system if the hard disk drive in the Mac is bad.
Good luck!
Posted on Sep 30, 2016 12:14 PM