Kostas Kritsilas wrote:
> Hi, > > I messed up my PowerMac 8500/132. I was trying to install > a second 9.1GB Hard Drive ( first one was in upper hard drive slot, > worked fine) in the lower slot. Had some real problems fitting it > in, and it ended up not working out (I can provide details if desired). > The new drive was not terminated, and nor was it providing power > to terminate the bus. I couldn't figure out how to do this with the > jumpers on the new drive so went back to the original Apple 2GB drive, > jumpers were never moved on the original Apple drive. > > What is happening now, is that the start up chime comes > up, I get a pointer, and what looks like a broken folder with a appears > to be a mac on it. > > What is the next step: > 1. Have I screwed up the logic board? Look for a new logic board? > 2. Potentially a messed up hard drive or operating system? > 3. Start looking for another 8500? > > Machine was bought used, and worked well until this happened. > I'd appreciate any help offered. > > Kostas > No biggie. You have a software problem. Your Mac cannot find a valid system folder to start up off. To verify this start up your Mac off any utility CD that has a System on it. If you have one. Or any CD that has an installer that will install a System that will run on your Mac. I have several of these. Where are you in Canada. If you are local I'll stop over after supper and straighten out the mess. The DRIVE that was in the Mac is obviously terminated if it is the ONLY drive in your Mac. You should have kept it as the last drive abd given the other drive a SCSI ID of 2, 6 or 4 and put it between the Power Suply and the other drive....in terms of the SCSI cables. M -- Jesus is coming ! Look busy ! -- Mac Canada is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Shop Canadian, visit Mantek Services <http://www.mantek.mb.ca> Low Prices That Will Keep YOU and Your MAC Smiling Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac Canada info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-can.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/mac-canada%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
