Start Up Issues ... iBook G4

PhotographicMac · PhotographicMac #1 (**permalink**)

11-24-2009, 11:42 PM

I have an iBook G4, that upon start up (makes the chime noise, shows the apple, and the active circle) automatically shuts off. It never reaches the Log in screen.

I have tried to boot from the install disk ... no go.

It also has a full battery charge & is plugged in, is this my HD? or something else.

Thanks in Advance!

Kevriano · Kevriano #2 (**permalink**)

11-25-2009, 06:07 AM

Most likely it will be the logic board on this machine, as they are very prone to failure sadly, especially if it's an older model.
I would suggest you try running FSCK and NVRAM/PRAM resets though, just to see if it helps, which it often does.
A search of the site will give you info on how.

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PhotographicMac #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 18, 2008 Location: Daytona, Fl Posts: 18 Mac Specs: 13inch 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo MacBook Version 10.5.6	11-24-2009, 11:42 PM I have an iBook G4, that upon start up (makes the chime noise, shows the apple, and the active circle) automatically shuts off. It never reaches the Log in screen. I have tried to boot from the install disk ... no go. It also has a full battery charge & is plugged in, is this my HD? or something else. Thanks in Advance!
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