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#582292 - 09/25/12 07:11 PM Re: G4 won't boot now [Re: MacGizmo]
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Where's the cache?

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Originally Posted By: MacGizmo
Dude. Seriously? A G4? Toss it in the trash and get yourself a nice new MacBook or something! wink


Well, maybe you're made of money, but those of us on SS Disability aren't. We have to learn to do with what we have.
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#582293 - 09/25/12 07:13 PM Re: G4 won't boot now [Re: MacBozo]
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Originally Posted By: MacBozo
Oh! Good luck finding a new IDE drive these days.


Well, the 15 or so I have aren't new, but they are in great condition. HDs are not a problem.
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#582294 - 09/25/12 07:16 PM Re: G4 won't boot now [Re: MacBozo]
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Originally Posted By: yoyo52
Yes, I know. IDE is DEAD. But they can be found here and there like little points of light. Or something.
For a price, too.


Nah, the ones I have on eBay are all listed for under $25.00 each
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#582296 - 09/25/12 08:49 PM Re: G4 won't boot now [Re: papabill]
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Did you start up holding Option like my link suggested?
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#582316 - 09/26/12 04:57 PM Re: G4 won't boot now [Re: papabill]
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Originally Posted By: papabill
Originally Posted By: MacGizmo
Dude. Seriously? A G4? Toss it in the trash and get yourself a nice new MacBook or something! wink


Well, maybe you're made of money, but those of us on SS Disability aren't. We have to learn to do with what we have.


Good grief, I was joking.
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#582322 - 09/26/12 07:09 PM Re: G4 won't boot now [Re: MacGizmo]
Reboot Online   content

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Originally Posted By: MacGizmo
Originally Posted By: papabill
Originally Posted By: MacGizmo
Dude. Seriously? A G4? Toss it in the trash and get yourself a nice new MacBook or something! wink
Well, maybe you're made of money, but those of us on SS Disability aren't. We have to learn to do with what we have.
Good grief, I was joking.
I guess he didn't see your winky.
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#582325 - 09/26/12 08:15 PM Re: G4 won't boot now [Re: Reboot]
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Who the frik wants to see Gizs' winky??

I think I just threw up a little.....
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#582330 - 09/26/12 09:20 PM Re: G4 won't boot now [Re: NucleusG4]
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I hear he don't have a windy. Poor lil' gal feller. grin
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#582491 - 09/29/12 01:32 PM Re: G4 won't boot now [Re: NucleusG4]
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Originally Posted By: NucleusG4
Did you start up holding Option like my link suggested?

I'm sorry, I have been kinda under the weather and have not had a chance to go back out to the "shop" yet. Hopefully today. But I WILL try it to see what happens.
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#582493 - 09/29/12 01:34 PM Re: G4 won't boot now [Re: papabill]
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Originally Posted By: papabill

Nah, the ones I have on eBay are all listed for under $25.00 each


And believe it or not, not the first one sold--curious
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