A recent electrical storm did in my speedstreem 5100 modem (sbcglobal DSL).
I have a new modem but the mac G4 tower will not respond. Ethernet light on modem does not come on. SBC tech help indicated that it was likely a ethernet card problem.
I have subsequently found out that apparently the ethernet card is not independent of the logic board and most likely will need replacement. My question is : Is there anything that I can do short of replacement / service to resurrect my ethernet? If logic board needs replacement can it be done for under $500.00? I'm feelin kinda sick and am acutely aware of the merits of surge protection. I am not a techie but I can follow directions fairly well in other words you should "dummy-up" your response for me so I am sure to grasp. Thank you in advance for your consideration of my issue. I hope I have given you enough info. Machine is out of warranty.
I have a new modem but the mac G4 tower will not respond. Ethernet light on modem does not come on. SBC tech help indicated that it was likely a ethernet card problem.
I have subsequently found out that apparently the ethernet card is not independent of the logic board and most likely will need replacement. My question is : Is there anything that I can do short of replacement / service to resurrect my ethernet? If logic board needs replacement can it be done for under $500.00? I'm feelin kinda sick and am acutely aware of the merits of surge protection. I am not a techie but I can follow directions fairly well in other words you should "dummy-up" your response for me so I am sure to grasp. Thank you in advance for your consideration of my issue. I hope I have given you enough info. Machine is out of warranty.