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Last answer on May 24, 2009 5:34:31 pm BST tony, on Oct 8, 2008 11:38:26 pm BST 
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Hello,


I have a powerbook g4 notebook, i shut it down and left it plugged in for a couple of days, then i tried to powe it up but it does nothing at all. the powe supply light comes on green-normal light but the computer wont even start at all. Itried removing the battery and power supply for hours and even a whole day but it wont do nothing at all not even a light comes on. What do you think the proble is or what do I need to do?

Thanks

Tony

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Cookie, on Oct 9, 2008 1:01:32 am BST
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Tony

IF I remember correctly, there is a reset button inside the battery compartment. Take off all power (as you have done) and hold down the button for 15 seconds or so.

You should be good to go.

   
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Cookie, on Oct 9, 2008 1:14:10 am BST

Tony

IF I remember correctly, there is a reset button inside the battery compartment. Take off all power (as you have done) and hold down the button for 15 seconds or so.

You should be good to go.

BOL.

   
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tony, on Oct 9, 2008 4:18:05 am BST

Hello,

Thanks for your response, I have checked all over the computer for a reset button including under the battery but it seems like this computer does not have one. Please let me know if you have any other advise for this powerbook g4 17''.


Thanks,

Tony

   
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lamyo, on Jan 26, 2009 1:58:03 pm GMT

Hi Tony,
I have the same problem as you. My titanium G4 17' decided not to start. No chime, no blank screen, nothing. The battery was charged and I thought it was aloose connection. The next day it turned on. I had no idea why. The day after nothing again. I took it to apple and they said they cleaned it!! The computer worked but now I find that it will not start again. If you know whats happening please contact me.
Thank you
Lamyo

   
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travellog, on Mar 16, 2009 1:53:35 pm GMT
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Don't know whether you are still having the power problem you described back in January, but I came across your message when searching about a similar problem. I have since discovered what the problem is. For some reason, the power supply has to be reset. To do this, hold down Option-Ctrl-Shift-Power button for five seconds. Then hit the power button.

   
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gusby, on Apr 14, 2009 12:43:06 am BST

Hey just wanted to thank you for this solution. I was having the same problem as described here and your post made me a hero:) Thank you!!

   
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 Julie, on May 24, 2009 5:34:31 pm BST
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Thank you!!! You are a hero to me! Luckily I have a work laptop where I could research why my G4 just was black/blank screen (and NOT the contrast button). Thanks for the tip!! I was worried! Best, JB

   
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anon, on Apr 29, 2009 4:49:19 pm BST

Thank you thank you!! it worked for me too!! opt+ctrl+shift+power button. thanks a mill!

   
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tom, on May 8, 2009 4:45:47 pm BST

Hey obviously i'm innocent here,can somebody help me show where the option button please?i have the same problem with my powerbook g4.

   
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lauras_auras, on May 14, 2009 7:25:00 pm BST

The option button is located last/bottom row . The 1st key shows fn 2nd one shows ctrl the 3rd one shows both the words : options and in smaller letters alt
hope that helped

   
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tom, on May 18, 2009 5:17:37 am BST

Big thanks laura

   
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