Repair a PowerBook G4 that won't turn on

This powerbook doesn't turn on every now and then, regardless of how many times you press the power button. I've found fiddling with the memory resolves the problem, but it comes back.

Steps to solution:
1. Remove Battery
2. Remove RAM Cover
3. Swap memory modules
4. Close it up


In general, you may have more than one screw, or only one memory module. I have faith you can figure it out.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Apple
• PowerBook G4
• Power
• Won't Turn On
• Troubleshoot
• Mac
• Laptop

[cheeseispro]

Thank you so much brooooooo!

It worked!!!!!!!!

:DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[epheterson]

@cheeseispro yup

[Alienated29]

I want to buy one of these, and it has the same problem (I'm guessing) and I just want to be sure that this works. I see people in the comments below saying it worked for them, but in your case I don't see the comp. turn on.

[epheterson]

@Alienated29 You hear the chime

[Alienated29]

I didn't see yours turn on :P

[epheterson]

@Alienated29 You hear the chime

[MrJcrawfo4]

My 12" powerbook would turn on, but the screen was totally dark. This guy's trick worked like a charm! Thanks! Total success!

[annanimal6]

You are the best. seriously. Smarter than those fools at the genius bar! It worked perfectly. I am using it right now! Yay. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[epheterson]

@annanimal6 You're welcome :)

[enn463]

My PowerBook G4 can turn on, but only the spin round and a round, cannot get throug and it switched off it self...do you know how to fix it, or anyone can help me please..i would appreciate it very much..thank you.

[mika1367]

thanks! it worked!

[fghectorfghector]

did not work on my mac, do i have to buy a pair of memory ram or what do you think

[jvarela965]

:( Did'nt work for me