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Can't boot Imac G3 350mhz
Name: Joe Perkins Date: November 8, 2005 at 12:50:14 Pacific OS: OS 9.2.2 CPU/Ram: Imac g3/128mb
Comment:
I put a replacement 6GB disk in my imac. I know the drive is good and has a 9.2.2 system folder on it. No other drive or any OS CD will boot. The disk whirls at startup time and then the ? and folder appear on the screen.
I can do firmware commands and have done the resets including the reset button.
Do the cables go bad or perhaps main board went bad?
Name: Joe Perkins Date: November 8, 2005 at 13:26:36 Pacific
Reply:
I forgot to mention that the original 6GB disk drive worked fine just last week! All I did in between was put in the replacement drive and re-seated the memory.
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