AGMacBook

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.