Re: Apple IIgs boot error

[dempson@atlantis.actrix.gen.nz (David Empson)]

In article <4me7ov$9r@news.vanderbilt.edu>,
John Lesher <lesherjt@vuse.vanderbilt.edu> wrote:
> 
> 	I've been having a mild problem on my Apple IIgs recently and
> I would appreciate any insight on my problem.
> 	When I boot my computer (cold-startup power-on), the computer
> hangs in the ROM startup screen.  When I press Ctrl-Reset, the computer
> jumps to 40-col, no change in text, and still hangs.

[etc.]

Try removing and reinstallting the CPU and ROM chips (check that there
aren't any obvious signs of damaged or bent pins, or odd-looking
contacts in the socket).

Also try removing and reinstalling all cards in the machine.

Make sure everything is firmly seated.

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David Empson
dempson@actrix.gen.nz
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