There is no lack of pride or ego associated with any so called
technician, so arguing or even contradicting them will only result in
alienation of any meaningful communication. I've read the responses
from other listers and although I am no technical expert, I can say
that I personally have at least 7 working models of similar design in
my home as we speak. It is very possible that your problem is the
power supply. It can also be a few other things as well. These
machines require the square 4.5 volt battery that usually has velcro
on one side to secure it to the motherboard. Unplug the unit (any
wires attached to the back). Undo the 2 screws on the back of the
machine and gently pry the bottom latches off the bottom and lower
the back-plate. You should be able to remove the motherboard easily.
Detach and test the battery with a volt meter. Replace if necessary.
I buy them on eBay for $5.00 or so, if your unit spends much time
unplugged and the battery is any age, this "might" be your problem.
If you would like me to send you a pdf manual of the 5400, I will do
so, however, it's a 3.1 Mb file and your email might not be able to
accept it.
I can understand your interest in wanting to find out the problem and
correct it if it can be done so cost effectively. Let me point out
that these models can be purchased on ebay in whole or in part for
$20-40.00, give or take. It might be worthwhile to invest that amount
of money in a used B&W G3 or even a used iMac. The prices for these
units are in the same ballpark as the 5400's are and you have way
more RAM capacity to enjoy and faster speeds to reap the benefits of.
Just my 2ยข worth.
Kevin
On Jan 26, 2006, at 8:14 PM, Stephen Conrad wrote:
Whelp, the local guy wouldn't even go so far as to test the PS on it.
Says that Macs are "too difficult to work on" and that "there are some
20 wires from the PS to the MB" (yet a Mac place I spoke to in
California (I am in Missouri but have bought RAM from them) said there
are some 8 wires to mess with). The local guy even said he had worked
on a Mac just like mine before (I guess another all-in-one model).
So, how do I find someone who cold at least run some tests and tell me
whats wrong with this beastie?
Steve
PS....the biggest metro area near me is Kansas City
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