AGMacBook - Revision history

Shawn: /* Next steps */

2010-08-31T04:48:46Z

Next steps

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	;Apple Hardware Test:Computer reports last test on April 6, 2008, passed. We need the install disks for this particular model. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2644		;Apple Hardware Test:Computer reports last test on April 6, 2008, passed. We need the install disks for this particular model. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2644
	;Jiggle cords:Requires going further into innards.		;Jiggle cords:Requires going further into innards.
			;Replace PRAM battery:This is a toughie, it's under everything: http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Installing-MacBook-Core-Duo-PRAM-Battery/297/1
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Shawn: /* Steps to recovery */

2010-08-31T04:44:47Z

Steps to recovery

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	;Try caps lock key:No light on key.		;Try caps lock key:No light on key.
	;Attach external keyboard again, see if key combos like PRAM zap or Target Disk Mode work.		;Attach external keyboard again, see if key combos like PRAM zap or Target Disk Mode work.
	;Change power settings:To fix the automatic turn-back-on, I told the SMC, using the System Preferences Energy Saver pane, to turn on automatically on Wednesday at 7AM, then shut down at 7:15AM. This put things straight, it seems, because now it shuts down and stays down until I ask it to turn on. Of course I went back and turned off the Wednesday cycle; and it still is working properly. Case of bad PRAM state, apparently.		;Put memory back in:This fixed most everything, except if you read on you'll see the power management is still iffy.
			;Change power settings:To fix the automatic turn-back-on, I told the SMC, using the System Preferences Energy Saver pane, to turn on automatically on Wednesday at 7AM, then shut down at 7:15AM. This put things straight, it seems, because now it shuts down and stays down until I ask it to turn on. Of course I went back and turned off the Wednesday cycle; and it still is working properly. Case of bad PRAM state, apparently. Whoops, spoke too soon, turning back on automatically. More resetting due?
			;Resetting SMC by detaching battery, detaching power, pressing power button for 5 s:Not helping. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
			;Resetting PRAM again:I know it works because the startup chime goes full blast again now. Shut down...OK, it's been off for a minute, but who knows when it'll feel like getting up, going to the kitchen, and getting a snack? 3:42 AM?

	==Next steps==		==Next steps==

Shawn: /* Steps to recovery */

2010-08-31T04:20:58Z

Steps to recovery

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	;Try caps lock key:No light on key.		;Try caps lock key:No light on key.
	;Attach external keyboard again, see if key combos like PRAM zap or Target Disk Mode work.		;Attach external keyboard again, see if key combos like PRAM zap or Target Disk Mode work.
	;Change power settings:To fix the automatic turn-back-on, I told the SMC, using the System Preferences Energy Saver pane, to turn on automatically on Wednesday at 7AM, then shut down at 7:15AM. This put things straight, it seems, because now it shuts down and stays down until I ask it to turn on.		;Change power settings:To fix the automatic turn-back-on, I told the SMC, using the System Preferences Energy Saver pane, to turn on automatically on Wednesday at 7AM, then shut down at 7:15AM. This put things straight, it seems, because now it shuts down and stays down until I ask it to turn on. Of course I went back and turned off the Wednesday cycle; and it still is working properly. Case of bad PRAM state, apparently.

	==Next steps==		==Next steps==
	;Apple Hardware Test:Computer reports last test on April 6, 2008, passed. We need the install disks for this particular model. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2644		;Apple Hardware Test:Computer reports last test on April 6, 2008, passed. We need the install disks for this particular model. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2644

Shawn at 04:18, 31 August 2010

2010-08-31T04:18:54Z

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	*Not responding to lid closing. Sleep indicator not coming on, HD still spinning.		*Not responding to lid closing. Sleep indicator not coming on, HD still spinning.
	*Will force-shutdown, but turns on again immediately. Can force-shutdown by holding power key.		*Will force-shutdown, but turns on again immediately. Can force-shutdown by holding power key.
			===Stage 3 symptoms===
			*Automatically turns back on on shutdown. This is only recurring symptom after jamming in the RAM.
	===Current status===		===Current status===
	After I replaced the extra memory, noticing how hard it was to jam them in all the way. Maybe the memory wasn't seated well before?		After I replaced the extra memory, noticing how hard it was to jam them in all the way. Maybe the memory wasn't seated well before?
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	*'C' during startup starts from DVD.		*'C' during startup starts from DVD.
	*Disk utility reports file system has no problems.		*Disk utility reports file system has no problems.
	*~~Automatically turns back~~ on ~~on shutdown. This is only recurring symptom~~.		*Powers on and off properly.

	==Steps to recovery==		==Steps to recovery==
	;Read Apple article on no-power-on macs:http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1365		;Read Apple article on no-power-on macs:http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1365
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	;Attach an external monitor:No response.		;Attach an external monitor:No response.
	;Try caps lock key:No light on key.		;Try caps lock key:No light on key.
	;Attach external keyboard again, see if key combos like PRAM zap or Target Disk Mode work:		;Attach external keyboard again, see if key combos like PRAM zap or Target Disk Mode work.
			;Change power settings:To fix the automatic turn-back-on, I told the SMC, using the System Preferences Energy Saver pane, to turn on automatically on Wednesday at 7AM, then shut down at 7:15AM. This put things straight, it seems, because now it shuts down and stays down until I ask it to turn on.
	==Next steps==		==Next steps==
	;Apple Hardware Test:Computer reports last test on April 6, 2008, passed. We need the install disks for this particular model. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2644		;Apple Hardware Test:Computer reports last test on April 6, 2008, passed. We need the install disks for this particular model. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2644

Shawn: /* Current status */

2010-08-31T04:08:42Z

Current status

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	*A bit slow while Finder and Safari (automatically) launch.		*A bit slow while Finder and Safari (automatically) launch.
	*'C' during startup starts from DVD.		*'C' during startup starts from DVD.
			*Disk utility reports file system has no problems.
			*Automatically turns back on on shutdown. This is only recurring symptom.

	==Steps to recovery==		==Steps to recovery==
	;Read Apple article on no-power-on macs:http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1365		;Read Apple article on no-power-on macs:http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1365

Shawn at 03:57, 31 August 2010

2010-08-31T03:57:07Z

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	*'C' during startup starts from DVD.		*'C' during startup starts from DVD.
	==Steps to recovery==		==Steps to recovery==
			;Read Apple article on no-power-on macs:http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1365
	;Reset PRAM:not helping, since power button doesn't work.		;Reset PRAM:not helping, since power button doesn't work.
	;Attach external keyboard, press power:Not working.		;Attach external keyboard, press power:Not working.

Shawn at 03:45, 31 August 2010

2010-08-31T03:45:56Z

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	;Attach external keyboard again, see if key combos like PRAM zap or Target Disk Mode work:		;Attach external keyboard again, see if key combos like PRAM zap or Target Disk Mode work:
	==Next steps==		==Next steps==
			;Apple Hardware Test:Computer reports last test on April 6, 2008, passed. We need the install disks for this particular model. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2644
	;Jiggle cords:Requires going further into innards.		;Jiggle cords:Requires going further into innards.

	[[Category:Computers]]		[[Category:Computers]]

Shawn at 03:36, 31 August 2010

2010-08-31T03:36:44Z

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	===Original problem===		===Original problem===
	Our friend AG has a MacBook, ~2007, that didn't turn on. Battery didn't charge. Screen was black.		Our friend AG has a MacBook, ~2007, that didn't turn on. Battery didn't charge. Screen was black.
	===~~Current~~ symptoms===		===Stage 2 symptoms===
			After I removed the memory.
	*Screen only flashes for a millisecond at power on, then stays black.		*Screen only flashes for a millisecond at power on, then stays black.
	*Caps lock, num lock keys don't light.		*Caps lock, num lock keys don't light.
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	*Not responding to lid closing. Sleep indicator not coming on, HD still spinning.		*Not responding to lid closing. Sleep indicator not coming on, HD still spinning.
	*Will force-shutdown, but turns on again immediately. Can force-shutdown by holding power key.		*Will force-shutdown, but turns on again immediately. Can force-shutdown by holding power key.
			===Current status===
			After I replaced the extra memory, noticing how hard it was to jam them in all the way. Maybe the memory wasn't seated well before?
			*Startup chime.
			*Goes to login panel.
			*Caps key works.
			*A bit slow while Finder and Safari (automatically) launch.
			*'C' during startup starts from DVD.
	==Steps to recovery==		==Steps to recovery==
	;Reset PRAM:not helping, since power button doesn't work.		;Reset PRAM:not helping, since power button doesn't work.

Shawn at 03:26, 31 August 2010

2010-08-31T03:26:53Z

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	===Original problem===		===Original problem===
	Our friend AG has a MacBook, ~2007, that didn't turn on. Battery didn't charge. Screen was black.		Our friend AG has a MacBook, ~2007, that didn't turn on. Battery didn't charge. Screen was black.
			===Current symptoms===
			*Screen only flashes for a millisecond at power on, then stays black.
			*Caps lock, num lock keys don't light.
			*No power to ethernet port.
			*Nothing on external video port.
			*Not responding to lid closing. Sleep indicator not coming on, HD still spinning.
			*Will force-shutdown, but turns on again immediately. Can force-shutdown by holding power key.

	==Steps to recovery==		==Steps to recovery==
	;Reset PRAM:not helping, since power button doesn't work.		;Reset PRAM:not helping, since power button doesn't work.
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	;Removing extra memory:Yay! Well, something, since now the power button is responsive, but not the rest of the keyboard. Caps lock isn't working, FireWire Target Mode isn't. PRAM reset is now working, but not helping.		;Removing extra memory:Yay! Well, something, since now the power button is responsive, but not the rest of the keyboard. Caps lock isn't working, FireWire Target Mode isn't. PRAM reset is now working, but not helping.
	;Starting with Leopard install DVD:Disk taken in, spun, but not much action. At least none on the screen		;Starting with Leopard install DVD:Disk taken in, spun, but not much action. At least none on the screen
			;Attach an external monitor:No response.
			;Try caps lock key:No light on key.
			;Attach external keyboard again, see if key combos like PRAM zap or Target Disk Mode work:
	==Next steps==		==Next steps==
	~~;Attach external keyboard again:See if key combos like PRAM zap or Target Disk Mode work.~~
	~~;Attach an external monitor~~
	;Jiggle cords:Requires going further into innards.		;Jiggle cords:Requires going further into innards.

	[[Category:Computers]]		[[Category:Computers]]

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2010-08-31T02:29:41Z

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===Original problem===
Our friend AG has a MacBook, ~2007, that didn't turn on. Battery didn't charge. Screen was black.
==Steps to recovery==
;Reset PRAM:not helping, since power button doesn't work.
;Attach external keyboard, press power:Not working.
;Resetting SMC by detaching battery, detaching power, pressing power button for 5 s:Nothing.
;Removing extra memory:Yay! Well, something, since now the power button is responsive, but not the rest of the keyboard. Caps lock isn't working, FireWire Target Mode isn't. PRAM reset is now working, but not helping.
;Starting with Leopard install DVD:Disk taken in, spun, but not much action. At least none on the screen
==Next steps==
;Attach external keyboard again:See if key combos like PRAM zap or Target Disk Mode work.
;Attach an external monitor
;Jiggle cords:Requires going further into innards.

[[Category:Computers]]