Mac desktop not turning on

[kjcba8101]

Its time for me to sell this paperweight/boat anchor. However, it does not seem to want to turn on. It's always worked, and I bet I haven't used the thing a total of 30 times. It's hard for me to believe it just crapped out on me as its only 4 years old. Is there any good computer geeks in Tulsa?

 

[EvilPOKES]

Could be as simple as a power supply problem. When you say it doesn't turn on, do you seen any kind of indicator lights when you attempt to power it on?

Edit:

I have since moved to Indiana from Tulsa, but if you do want to part with it, I can always use it for parts and tinkering if you're willing to ship.

 

[kjcba8101]

I don't see any lights when it comes on. It does nothing. I haven't had it plugged in for about 6 months. Worked fine last time I used it.

 

[Karsten Solheim]

I haven't had it plugged in for about 6 months.

I would suggest plugging it in.

 

[EvilPOKES]

Hmmmm, I'll do a little research when I get home for you. If it's faulty parts, good luck at finding inexpensive Mac products, but that's the nature of the game.

I'll see what I can find out.

 

[EvilPOKES]

Everything I am finding is point towards one of two things:

The system merely needs to be power cycled OR,

Peripherals are interfering with start up.

To power cycle the machine, remove the power source and then hold the power button down to remove any remaining power from the capacitors. Plug back in and try.

Remove all plugged in peripherals and try to turn on.

Outside of those two, without seeing the system myself, I can't find much relevant material.

Let me know if you want to part ways with it.

 

[ThorOdinson13]

Spend much time on pornhub.com? Could be the problem.