Mac G4 Cube ( March 2000 )
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Hello and welcome.
-Does the Cube make the startup chime?
-Which brand/model is the display?
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-Does the Cube make the startup chime?
-Which brand/model is the display?
C
Thank you for your interest in the G4 Cube problem.
I have discovered two cd discs jammed into the c d player on the Cube, after removing the machine from the enclosure I removed the discs. The computer started up and played the Apple fanfare however now it is showing a yellow circle with three yellow arms on a blue background.The display unit is an Apple Cinema Display with USB port for the speakers.
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I have discovered two cd discs jammed into the c d player on the Cube, after removing the machine from the enclosure I removed the discs. The computer started up and played the Apple fanfare however now it is showing a yellow circle with three yellow arms on a blue background.The display unit is an Apple Cinema Display with USB port for the speakers.
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Hi,
Good progress.
I assume you are seeing this:
That is showing that it started in Target Disk Mode. Try restarting. If it comes up to that again, then the T key may think it is "stuck" down.
You could try another keyboard, or hold the X key down to see if it starts up normally.
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Good progress.
I assume you are seeing this:
That is showing that it started in Target Disk Mode. Try restarting. If it comes up to that again, then the T key may think it is "stuck" down.
You could try another keyboard, or hold the X key down to see if it starts up normally.
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Hello C ,
Yes that is the symbol which is bobbing around my screen, I have tried all the keys and the ones mentioned in the apple handbook. The handbook points out a small battery which is located within the bowels of the mac g4 cube
should be replaced . When this battery is in working order it’s duties are to
reset your computer‘s PRAM . As I have no idea if it was ever replaced I will fit a new battery and hope for the best.
cheers,
pooka
Yes that is the symbol which is bobbing around my screen, I have tried all the keys and the ones mentioned in the apple handbook. The handbook points out a small battery which is located within the bowels of the mac g4 cube
should be replaced . When this battery is in working order it’s duties are to
reset your computer‘s PRAM . As I have no idea if it was ever replaced I will fit a new battery and hope for the best.
cheers,
pooka
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Yes, the battery may have something to do with it.
Let us know how that goes, and if you had the ability to try another keyboard.
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Let us know how that goes, and if you had the ability to try another keyboard.
C
Hello c,
Replaced 3.6 v lithium battery however it made no difference. In relation to the keyboard , my iMac has a wireless keyboard so I connected the keyboard from the G4 cube to the iMac and the keyboard worked perfectly. Could the problem be a defective hard drive ? or some other hardware issue.
cheers
pooka
Replaced 3.6 v lithium battery however it made no difference. In relation to the keyboard , my iMac has a wireless keyboard so I connected the keyboard from the G4 cube to the iMac and the keyboard worked perfectly. Could the problem be a defective hard drive ? or some other hardware issue.
cheers
pooka
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Yes, it could be hardware or software. Normally, that issue is caused by the keyboard thinking the T key is stuck down.
-What OS is installed?
-Do you happen to have a startup/install disc you could try?
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-What OS is installed?
-Do you happen to have a startup/install disc you could try?
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Hello c,
Yes I have the install disc unfortunately if I insert a disc into the player I won’t be able to eject it as the G4 Cube is not working , when the eject key on the keyboard is depressed nothing happens.
The mouse on the keyboard is working , it glows red when the machine is turned on , by the way we still see the target disc bobbing around on the screen.
Cheers,
pooka.
Yes I have the install disc unfortunately if I insert a disc into the player I won’t be able to eject it as the G4 Cube is not working , when the eject key on the keyboard is depressed nothing happens.
The mouse on the keyboard is working , it glows red when the machine is turned on , by the way we still see the target disc bobbing around on the screen.
Cheers,
pooka.
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The eject key won't work until OS X is loaded, since it is a software-based function. You can eject discs during startup after pressing the power button, by holding the mouse button down. You could actually insert a blank CD-R, power off the Cube, then test to see if it will eject before trying the install disc.
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