Dyna, It seems like deja-vu to me while I read your post. I had a Pismo 500mhz that exhibited the same symptoms (and more) as yours. It would be my suggestion to:
Remove your processor daughtercard and take a very good look at the large chip on the UNDERSIDE of the daughtercard. Mine was 'cooked' in appearance - and what I mean is that there was a baked, faded color that was round in shape. Tore out a lot of hair trying to diagnose the problem. Even using the Apple Hardware CD that came with the Pismo - no report of problems but I had totally unpredictable crash behaviour until Applecare finally replaced the daughtercard. The replacement has a completely different chip with more advanced construction and since then I've experienced NO MORE lock ups, crashes, etc. Believe me - I tried everything before this solution. My guess was that my machine had been overheated (before I purchased it used)and the chip integrity had been compromised. In fact, Applecare didn't replace it the first time I sent it in. It was on the second try that they actually did it. Bottom line: IMHO, the chip has been damaged and you can find replacement daughtercards on eBay (just make sure you have a DOA clause in the purchase). stein [ So following the advice given to the new Lombard owner with similar problems I pulled and reseated the processor card and it's RAM. The Pismo now usually boots up and goes to work, but occasionally freezes after an hour or more of use. It then refuses to boot until I disconnect all power and I sometimes have to disconnect the PRAM battery as well. ] -- 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
