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Powerbook G4 titanium (Mercury model) won't turn on. How to diagnose the motherboard?
Posted by: Maxplayz51 on 2024-06-08 10:26:36
Hi guys, I have an old powerbook g4 titanium(Mercury model) and it does not turn on at all, the tiny fan doesn't spin, I tried the PRAM battery reset but it didn't do anything. Could the tantalum capacitors be bad? I did replace the 100uf 35v aluminium capacitors as well and the 220uf 35v capacitor.
Posted by: s_pupp on 2024-06-08 21:04:50
Try disconnecting the PRAM battery. I believe that a bad PRAM battery can prevent the Mercury from booting.
Posted by: MacUp72 on 2024-06-09 00:02:18
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