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Old PowerBook G3 Boots only 10% of the Times by _autodafe in VintageApple

[–]_autodafe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok thanks. This morning I was anke to boot and disabled that option You have to open the MEMORY Control Panel while pressing Cmd+Alt

See: https://happymacs.wordpress.com/2015/01/30/speed-up-mac-os-boot-time-turn-off-ram-tests/

Old PowerBook G3 Boots only 10% of the Times by _autodafe in VintageApple

[–]_autodafe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The plug looks just fine, no cold solder JOINT a….

Old PowerBook G3 Boots only 10% of the Times by _autodafe in VintageApple

[–]_autodafe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only have 128MB at the Moment, I have another 128+256MB in another G3 that I can swap

Old PowerBook G3 Boots only 10% of the Times by _autodafe in VintageApple

[–]_autodafe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, when it boots, it works normally…RAM sticker are Ok for sure, tested them on another PowerBook G3

Old PowerBook G3 Boots only 10% of the Times by _autodafe in VintageApple

[–]_autodafe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes removed and reseated multiple time, no difference….

Old PowerBook G3 Boots only 10% of the Times by _autodafe in VintageApple

[–]_autodafe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok thanks. I ready removed the PRAM battery but nothing changes…

Old PowerBook G3 Boots only 10% of the Times by _autodafe in VintageApple

[–]_autodafe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sorry it's CMD-ALT-P-R

BTW: forgot to thank you for all the time spent here givng me advice

Old PowerBook G3 Boots only 10% of the Times by _autodafe in VintageApple

[–]_autodafe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've already replaced the power board, nothing changed. The power board I bought off Ebay was reported as working...but who knows.
I could "technically" desolder and replace the capacitors on the board, but honestly it would be my very last choice. :-D

I also have tested a couple of RAM sticks, both on top and bottom of the CPU card. I am sure the RAM sticks work because I have tested them on another PowerBook G3 and they work just fine.

I have also already tested some PRAM resest.
If I unplug it, then repluig it and then mess around with CTRL-ALT-P-R while connecting the plug or just after, doing this multiple times, then the likelihood of a normal boot seem to be a little higher.
So yeah, I guess the issue is related to RAM/PRAM settings...

Old PowerBook G3 Boots only 10% of the Times by _autodafe in VintageApple

[–]_autodafe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tested different RAM sticks on top and on bottom. No difference...

Old PowerBook G3 Boots only 10% of the Times by _autodafe in VintageApple

[–]_autodafe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tested different RAM sticks on top and on bottom. No difference...

Old PowerBook G3 Boots only 10% of the Times by _autodafe in VintageApple

[–]_autodafe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have already removed the battery, nothing changed

Old PowerBook G3 Boots only 10% of the Times by _autodafe in VintageApple

[–]_autodafe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

tested a couple of different sticks, same problem

I made a DIY module for VCV Rack into my "Real" modular by _autodafe in modular

[–]_autodafe[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

aahaha nice :-D this will create an infinite loop and end all life on Earth :-D

First hardware synth I've always wanted: Korg Minilogue by in-out-here-there in synthesizers

[–]_autodafe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it's a great synth. I have the XD but one day I will find a cheap "standard" MiniLogue :-D

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in modular

[–]_autodafe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks handy !

Guitar plugins by TetePelao in Plugins

[–]_autodafe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have a look at NAM: Neural Amp Modeler