On 11/05/04 10:32, "Jeff Greffe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Lastest tries: > > I'm trying to zap everything in Open Firmware ... > did the : > reset-nvram > set-defaults > reset-all > > Still no go ... > > When I try to shut down the computer from OF, it tells me: > erasing ff0 and some other numbers ... > ERROR erasing on nvram > > I am not sure about the pram battery, the previous owner let it stand > on a shelf for over a year ... , would it affect my booting up if it's > dead ? I remember on my 8500, it would not boot the first couple of > time, then boot from accumulated energy ! > > I tried connecting an external VGA display, but the display goes into > sleep mode 2 seconds after hearing the chime. I'm pretty sure you won't be able to boot the machine if the backup battery is dead. You would need to let the Pismo plugged for 48 hours, that is assuming that the battery can still be charged. -Laurent. -- ======================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ************************ Usual disclaimers apply *********************** -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
