Resetting the Cuda chip worked. As long as I have them apart, I'll replace the batteries too. Thanks!
On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 11:28 AM, Carrie <freakycarseatl...@gmail.com>wrote: > Oh, I've had it open before (to add memory) and I "operate" on PCs all the > time (I just prefer to use a Mac myself--I'm a tech for a school with mostly > PCs). That isn't a problem. I just wasn't sure if it was buried around the > CRT or in an accessible area. > > > On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 11:10 AM, ./aal <aalh...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> >> On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 10:45 AM, Carrie <freakycarseatl...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> > That doesn't work. I unplugged them, carried them across the building, >> > plugged them back in to a different outlet, and still nothing. Can I >> change >> > the backup/pram batteries easily enough? I know the RTC batteries are >> dead >> > because they didn't keep time correctly when they did power on. >> > >> >> If you were losing the clock, I would replace the batteries as a first >> step in any troubleshooting. >> >> If you have opened any computer, you can open the iMac. Nothing weird >> inside. >> The plastics around the CRT stay put. >> After removing screws, the bottom pops out, though you may think >> otherwise when you try. >> >> I hope others will come up with a good guide link, but it really isnt that >> bad. >> -- >> I'm a PC(x86 AND ppc) >> AND I RUN LINUX!!! >> Linux is like ice cream. It comes in many flavors and everyone has >> their favorite, but we all get the same smile regardless of which we >> choose to scoop. >> Pam Davis - "Lies are like children: they're hard work, but it's >> worth it because the future depends on them." >> >> >> >> > > > -- > Carrie > www.flowerkraut.com > -- Carrie www.flowerkraut.com --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's iMac List, a group for those using G3, G4, G5, and Intel Core iMacs as well as Apple eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to imaclist-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
