[OT] Dead Video and no keyboard

[Richmond]

On 08/21/2010 07:33 PM, Mark Wieder wrote:
> Richmond-
>
> Another off-the-wall thought: I've had problems with G4 machines
> before where the no-video problem was actually caused by a failing
> battery on the motherboard (the little one in a cradle socket). So you
> might see if you can find a replacement for that or at least be able
> to test the existing one.
>
>    
Interesting; today being Sunday; tomorrow being the start of my Language 
school year everything re my G4 has ground to a halt.

However I have a G3 iMac that has had a dead PRAM battery for 5 years 
and is still running without a hitch.