Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors), Power Mac G4 (FW 800): Power Button May Require Firm Push

  • Last Modified: September 18, 2003
  • Article: TA27071
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Some Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors) and Power Mac G4 (FW 800) computers' power buttons may require a firm push.

Products Affected

Power Mac

Symptom

Some Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors) and Power Mac G4 (FW 800) computers' power buttons may require a firm push.


Solution

As a workaround, press the power button in its upper left quadrant to turn on the computer. The activator is directly behind this area.



Figure 1 Where to press power button

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