ibook startup probs AAGH

makwanad · Jun 18, 2006

My old iBook 500 (which is for sale btw) has recently hit a problem where everytime i try and turn it on, it just won't do anything. I hear power going through it but the screen is blank and there is no startup sound. What on earth has happened?

D3v1L80Y · Jun 18, 2006

Try looking here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106464

makwanad · Jun 18, 2006

Nah thats no good, It just wont won't go ast the bit where you know power is going through and no chime happens and it sticks to a blank screen

D3v1L80Y · Jun 18, 2006

makwanad said:
Nah thats no good, It just wont won't go ast the bit where you know power is going through and no chime happens and it sticks to a blank screen

So... you followed all the steps listed for "other"?

Apple.com said:
You see a blank, gray screen

Make sure the latest firmware for your computer is installed. Check Apple Downloads for the latest versions.
Disconnect all peripheral devices, except for the Apple keyboard and mouse. This includes ADB, serial, USB, FireWire, SCSI, and PCMCIA devices. If this resolves the issue, connect one device at a time, restarting after each one, until you've determined which device is causing the issue.
Remove third-party hardware upgrades such as memory (RAM), microprocessor upgrade cards, and PCI cards. If this resolves the issue, add back one item at a time, restarting after each one, to isolate the issue. Note: Apple does not provide technical support for Mac OS X when used with third-party microprocessor upgrade cards.
Start up from your Mac OS X installation disc and check the hard disk with Disk Utility or, if necessary, fsck.
If you are comfortable doing so, reset your computer's Power Management Unit. Specific directions are available elsewhere in the Knowledge Base.

makwanad · Jun 18, 2006

Yep also I'm running 10.4

D3v1L80Y · Jun 18, 2006

Well, if it won't even start from the OS install discs, and you have already tried resetting the PMU....then your logic board could be shot, a rather costly repair.

makwanad · Jun 18, 2006

Noooo! This means I have to resort back to my pc and that is what I do not want to do (but is what I am doing atm). Man I wish someone would trade for 2 dead macs.