Try unplugging all the USB stuff. I eventually figured out that my
wireless keyboard was causing my Mac to randomly wake up from sleep.
It also happened with a Logitech wireless mouse but the latest
Logitech software update seems to have solved that for me.
On Oct 7, 3:35 pm, Stephen Conrad <khel...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Mac: G4 Quicksilver (800 MHz)
> 1.5 GB SDRAM
>
> 3 HD, 1 CD-ROM
> USB Ports have 5 USB sticks, a Memory Card and my Olmpus Digital Camera
> plugged into them (see below for detail) plus the KB
>
> Back of the Mac has a port which has 1 card plus the Olypus. Also has a cord
> to a non-Powered Hub. This has a Powered Hub plugged into it. (I need a 5V
> cord to power this thing and cannot find one)
> Powered Hub has 2 USB Sticks plugged into it,
>
> KP has the Memory Card and my Logitech USB Mouse
>
> PROBLEM: First off, this NEVER happens when I use the machine
>
> When I am away it randomly shuts down.
> It is NOT set to sleep under Energy Saver
>
> Under System Preferences I see nothing about shutting down
>
> Now, I blew out (with me providing the air) what little dust was inside (I
> will get a new can of air today) and under the tower.
>
> What else can I do? I have not had this problem until recently (never with
> the Smurf or previous machines, some of which had many more HDs hooked up
> (externally but same power strip)
> --
> Steve Conrad
> Henrietta, MO 64036
>
> "The time has come for mankind to grow up and leave its cradle behind; to go
> forth and claim our place in outer space."
> - Capt. Henry Gloval
>
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> (='.'=)
> (")_(")
> Help Bunny Take Over The World!
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