Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors), Power Mac G4 (FW 800): Power Button May Require Firm Push
Some Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors) and Power Mac G4 (FW 800) computers' power buttons may require a firm push.
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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
Last Modified: Oct 10, 2016