imac G4 won't respond to start-up commands

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DanF

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Hi. I'm new to this site and trying to solve a blue screen of death problem. I've read almost all the posts here but my problem right now is that my imac doesn't pay attention to what I hold down on the keyboard while starting up. So no safe mode, no zapping pram, no single user mode, etc... I've removed the Ram upgrade with no change in behavior. Any ideas? I can't boot from a CD for the same reasons. HELP!

-Dan

800 mhx imac g4/ 256 Ram(now)/ flat panel / (formerly) running 10.4.3

Thanks!
 
How is your keyboard connected to your computer? What kind of keyboard is it and is it adapted (ADB -> USB or Ps/2 -> USB)?

I would recommend hooking it up directly to the back of the computer... not through a hub or anything. If you have a wireless keyboard, try a wired keyboard.
 
Thanks for the response. It's a USB keyboard hooked directly to the computer and I've tried it in all 3 USB slots. I know the keyboard works b/c when in the blue screen, I can still change volume, eject a disc, change brightness, it just seems to ignore whatever I press at startup.

-Dan
 
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