Re: Power Mac G4 stuck "Loading second stage bootstrap"
On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 10:09 PM, Lisi Reisz <lisi.reisz@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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
Some models do, some don't. You found one that did.
My Mac Mini doesn't.
I'm looking at that G5 that Rick linked to and thinking it may well not.
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Look first in your own heart,
and ask yourself if you are not your own worst enemy.
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