Re: [NTLK] [OT] Is this a video card problem?

From: Woody Smith <woodysmith_at_comcast.net>
Date: Mon Mar 30 2009 - 22:54:43 EDT

Have you tried starting from the install CD?

W

On Mar 30, 2009, at 8:43 PM, Ian P. Currie wrote:

> All,
>
> This is only a little OT because the PowerBook in question is my most
> reliable point of connection for the Newt. And it's sick.
>
> On start up, it goes through the normal routine in every way,
> including
> the OS X splash screen with the progress bar. Then the screen goes
> blue and stays blue. Sometimes, I've got the right side of the menu
> bar, with the clock and the spotlight button, but that's it, and
> clicking on them doesn't show the drop down.
>
> Other than this, things seem to be working right... it will shut down
> normally if I hit the power button and then return.
>
> Have tried with external monitor - same thing.
>
> Is this the video card?
>
> I.

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