Resetting the Power Manager always stops the ticking on my iBook. The only thing that would seem to correspond on a beige G3 would be to zap the PRAM.
Gary > > From: Andrew Nye <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2003/01/10 Fri AM 09:29:34 EST > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (G-List) > Subject: Re: Urgent!!! - HD gone tick-tock > > I had a strange tick tock on my iBook from the HD, started after I > installed some new software. It sounded as though the head was > constantly searching, though there was no reason for any disk activity. > After trying all sorts of tips, including lengthy optimisation, that > didn't work, the problem was solved by resetting the power button. This > cured the problem instantly. > I don't know what the equivalent on a B&W G3 is (seem to remember from > my beige G3 that there's a swith on the motherboard) but someone on the > list will know. > Good luck > Andrew -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
