on 6/18/05 10:51 AM, Fluxstringer at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> I'm Marcelus, 30 years old from São Paulo City, Brazil*, owner of a PowerMac >> 7600/132 CPU with 2GB HD/16MB RAM running Mac OS 8.1. >> >> Well, this CPU seems to have a problem: it doesn't turn on or shut down >> properly. That is, I can't turn the 7600 on using the power key on the >> keyboard or even pressing the power button on the CPU; the 7600 only turns >> on directly when I plug the AC power cord on the CPU. > > > The wire from the keyboard to the computer has an ADB plug on the > end. That plug or the socket it plugs into may be dirty not giving a > good connection. Some electronic contact cleaner or rubbing alcohol > and an old toothbrush should remove any dirt or film, preventing > electrical contact. with repeated application. > > If the machine does not start or shutdown after this operation look > for a damaged ADB cable or damage to the power button. > My power button takes a firm straight down push to activate properly.. > > Can you borrow another keyboard to try?
Hi, I've tried to attach another keyboard, but the problem persisted. >> But when the power cord is connected and the 7600 is on... I can't shut it >> down or make it sleep properly. When I choose "Sleep" or "Shut Down" on >> Finder's menu, the OS close all windows and turn the screen off -- but I can >> hear the CPU power source and fan still functioning, as it was waiting for >> me to press some button to turn the computer off (as the same way LCs and >> Qaudras 610 do) -- but this button doesn't exist! > > > What about the button on the front of the machine on the lower left? It simply doesn't work right, too. > It sounds as if your machine is not responding to the Power button on > the keyboard. > When the screen goes dark and you still hear the fan running the > machine is in " sleep " mode. But slepping does not implies in stopping of the fan running and the monitor turned off? When I choice "sleep", the screen just goes dark, but it's still "awake", as if it was showing a black picture. >> So, to turn the computer off, I have to literally pull the AC power cord >> from the CPU. >> >> The most bizarre thing is that when I boot the 7600 using a Mac OS 8 Install >> CD, it's possible to make the Mac sleep and "wake up" properly, although >> Shut Down still doesn't work as expected. >> >> Well... does anybody here has a clue about what kind of problem is affecting >> my 7600 to behave this way? What would be the remedy? >> > ______________________________ > > Try zapping the PRAM. > > If there are still problems after that trash the Finder prefs. And > rebuild the desktop. > Beyond that do you have any other software that may not be shutting > down? Something in the shutdown folder? I've tried almost everything including these. It didn't help so far. Well, maybe a last resort should be appeal to the Open Firmware, but I still don't know how to do this... Anyway, thanks for helping me. -- MaGioZal. <http://magiozal.mondo-exotica.net/> <http://suq-al-manakh.mondo-exotica.net/> <http://blog.lugaralgum.com/> <http://fotolog.net/_magiozal/> <http://flickr.com/photos/magiozal/> -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
