eMac: Popping Sound Followed by No Video

A small number of eMac computers have experienced the symptom (during startup) where a popping sound is heard and the display remains dark.

Possible symptoms include:

  • A popping sound.
  • A flash inside the plastic case.
  • A flash on the CRT.
  • No internal video, however the unit will boot and display external video.

NOTE: These symptoms occur immediately after pressing the power button.

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If your eMac has experienced this symptom, please bring it to a local Apple Authorized Service Provider for repair.

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