Re: Power Mac G4 stuck "Loading second stage bootstrap"
On Tuesday 23 September 2014 11:32:59 Lisi Reisz wrote:
> On Tuesday 23 September 2014 09:55:36 Rick Thomas wrote:
> > Without a working OS, you will need to find a way to eject the CD tray in
> > order to boot from it. Here’s the trick:
>
> Don't Macs have paper-clip holes? (Genuine question - I haven't got access
> to a Mac.)
Just STFW and found the answer. Yes, they do.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2285
<quote>
If you are unable to eject a disc through the traditional methods (for
example; dragging the disc icon to the Trash, or in the case of bootable CDs,
holding down the mouse button upon restarting your iMac) you should try to
eject the disc manually. Insert a blunt object, such as the end of a paper
clip, into the manual eject hole. For complete instructions on using the
manual eject button, refer to article 58465: "iMac (Slot Loading): How to
Eject a CD".
</quote>
Why not try it before going in for such a complicated procedure? The computer
doesn't even have to be running!
Lisi
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