Thanks for the advice I've gotten so far. The advice on booting from the CD is slightly different from what I've seen before (wait for the chime and then press C, rather than press C before chime ends). I'll try that and see if it works. If the old drive will work, that would be great - although we've faithfully backed up.
And, just to make Wayne feel better - this isn't the first place I've looked to for advice by any means; I wasn't aware I could find out my OS on a HD I can't access, but if someone tells me how to do that, I'll look; apple.com had answers, but they were insufficient; and I'm well aware you can't boot up without an OS - not sure how I brought anyone to *that* conclusion! The OS CD does seem to be clean - there was a thread on that just recently I was reading just in case it might be that. Regarding hangs - I don't think we found a better way to turn the computer off - nothing else we tried seemed to work. But, if/when it happens again, I'll use Command-Control-Power - I may not be using the term "hang" correctly - I'm referring to both when you see the mouse pointer and can't click or use keyboard; and also when you have the clock icon. I just know I've seen the term often enough and it seems to apply in both situations. I'm off to try Chuck's suggestion, and then berate websites who don't have the info as detailed as his. Thanks all, Janice -- 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:g-list@mail.maclaunch.com> 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
