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No Wonder User - Sep 12, 1998 - 11:22 am

Knowledge Level: Expert but stumped

Problem: Hardware
Computer Type: Apple
Model: imac/233
RAM: 32meg
RAM Enhancer: Virtual Memory
OS Version: MacOS 8.1

Description:
After been forced to pull out the powersource cable due to a system crash, the Imac wont start. After the normal startbeep there is nothing but a black screen.
Have tried rebooting with the cd but nothing....

/KL

Send Attachments? Yes

No Wonder Tech - Sep 12, 1998 - 5:13 pm

Welcome to NoWonder Tech Support! I'm Dave Merten from Focus on Mac Support and the iMac Support Center. :-)

Some iMacs have bad capcitors in the power supply. It causes the condition you describe. I would take in to an Apple repair center and get it looked at.


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