Re: Power Mac G4 stuck "Loading second stage bootstrap"
On Wednesday 24 September 2014 08:53:04 Rick Thomas wrote:
> On Sep 23, 2014, at 6:27 AM, Joel Rees <joel.rees@gmail.com> wrote:
> > 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.
> >
> > --
> > Joel Rees
>
> Yup… In the big aluminum G5 Macs, the front of the drive and any buttons or
> pinholes it might have are completely covered up with the aluminum door
> that protects it from the environment.
>
> Joel is right… Some do, some don’t. Bruno’s doesn’t — hence the
> complicated work-around.
Thanks.
Lisi
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