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From: bcs-jim@pro-angmar.UUCP (Jim Rinaldo)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.hardware
Subject: Re: IIcx has problems starting
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Date: 29 Aug 90 05:36:33 GMT
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From: lim@iris.ucdavis.edu (Lloyd Lim)
Subject: IIcx has problems starting
RE: Answer (maybe)
 
Lloyd, I noticed that the Mac IIs have a trickle voltage that lets them boot
from hitting the key on the keyboard. You can test this by unplugging your
mac, then hitting the power switch. If all is well, you'll hear the voltage
discharge once. I also suggest this procedure to anyone changing RAM chips or
poking their probiskuts into a Mac II case.
Anyway, it may be the part of your power supply that feeds this charge. Try
swapping power supplies. Plus, the Cx-mini case line is known for wimpy power.
 
Jim Rinaldo
Managing Editor, Computer-Aided Publishing Solutions (CAPs)
The Boston Computer Society
BCS: (617) 367-8080, FAX: 367-8530
 
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