Hi Guys,
I just got an Mac IIci. And I am running into a problem. Lets see if someone can help me.
It was stored for many years as the son of the previous owner told me.
I took a quick look inside and noticed one of the RAM sockets has the locks broken so it was loose. I used a small eraser (yes) and kept it in place. I will buy a socket to replace it.
Also I noticed the computer has a RasterOps 24si card. So I plugged the monitor in it and started the computer.
It loaded the OS from the harddrive but I notice there was no "chime" when the Mac booted. So, my previous experience with a Classic II working without sound = recap.
I used it for a few moments, just to check some things then let it aside to do my other stuff.
A few moments ago I decided to backup the harddrive so I connected my SCSI Zip drive and fired up the machine.
It booted and when I returned with the disks, it was frozen. I restarted it and now the problems began.
After the RasterOps Logo I got an grey screen. I waited, waited, waited, then restarted. The same happened for 4-5 times, when I decided to plug the monitor on the onboard video. There I saw a sadmac (forgot to get the code). (EDIT) Code is: 0000000F 00000033
I removed the RasterOps card (even it still shows its logo when powered up) and I got the system running again.
Decided to try the RasterOps again and now I noticed another problem, the computer won't power up, like a failure on the power supply, it makes a sound like a relay was clicking but no power. Removing from the outlet for a few moments did the trick but again no system after the gray screen. Tried the RasterOPs on other slots but no luck.
So I removed the RasterOps again and after a few tries (the power supply click - no power) I got the system and started the backup.
I thought it was a coincidence the RasterOps not working just after I used the SCSI ZIP or it may already a problem on the Board so the RECAP and cleaning is a must? Or the card just died?
And about the PSU? What I can do?
Cheers.
(EDIT 2): Noticed the PSU problem is gone if the external SCSI Cable isn't connected.
I just got an Mac IIci. And I am running into a problem. Lets see if someone can help me.
It was stored for many years as the son of the previous owner told me.
I took a quick look inside and noticed one of the RAM sockets has the locks broken so it was loose. I used a small eraser (yes) and kept it in place. I will buy a socket to replace it.
Also I noticed the computer has a RasterOps 24si card. So I plugged the monitor in it and started the computer.
It loaded the OS from the harddrive but I notice there was no "chime" when the Mac booted. So, my previous experience with a Classic II working without sound = recap.
I used it for a few moments, just to check some things then let it aside to do my other stuff.
A few moments ago I decided to backup the harddrive so I connected my SCSI Zip drive and fired up the machine.
It booted and when I returned with the disks, it was frozen. I restarted it and now the problems began.
After the RasterOps Logo I got an grey screen. I waited, waited, waited, then restarted. The same happened for 4-5 times, when I decided to plug the monitor on the onboard video. There I saw a sadmac (forgot to get the code). (EDIT) Code is: 0000000F 00000033
I removed the RasterOps card (even it still shows its logo when powered up) and I got the system running again.
Decided to try the RasterOps again and now I noticed another problem, the computer won't power up, like a failure on the power supply, it makes a sound like a relay was clicking but no power. Removing from the outlet for a few moments did the trick but again no system after the gray screen. Tried the RasterOPs on other slots but no luck.
So I removed the RasterOps again and after a few tries (the power supply click - no power) I got the system and started the backup.
I thought it was a coincidence the RasterOps not working just after I used the SCSI ZIP or it may already a problem on the Board so the RECAP and cleaning is a must? Or the card just died?
And about the PSU? What I can do?
Cheers.
(EDIT 2): Noticed the PSU problem is gone if the external SCSI Cable isn't connected.
