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#465994 - 02/08/06 09:59 PM G3, is it dead can it be saved? [Re: KarinaKonfeta]
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Registered: 01/20/06
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I have a blue G3 and when i turn it on it has the frowny mac and wont turn on, is there a way to fix this, if not can i use the hard drive or anything else out of it?

i need help if i fix this computer i might get to keep it (possible use for storage for my mac mini)

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#465995 - 02/09/06 12:36 AM G3, is it dead can it be saved? [Re: KarinaKonfeta]
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Registered: 02/13/05
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OK, so you are getting a boot chime, fans and monitor all come on and then you get a 'frowny Mac' right?

This suggests either a software problem or possibly a hard drive failure.

To test the software theory, you will need a Mac OS install disc. Anything from 8.6 onward will boot the Blue & White G3 if memory serves. If you value the data on the drive, you will need a disc which is pre-OS X, and you should do a clean install.

Otherwise you can erase the drive and install whatever OS you can find for it. Tiger will most likely require a DVD ROM drive in it though.

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#465996 - 02/09/06 04:10 AM G3, is it dead can it be saved? [Re: KarinaKonfeta]
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Registered: 11/16/07
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Wow, I havent seen a frowned out mac for a loooong time. It would not surprise me if the hard drive was dead. I would try swapping it out and see.

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