Specifications

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Miscellaneous
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System seems to boot,
then message “Finder
is old version”
displays
1 Clear parameter RAM. System 7: Hold down <Command>
<Option> <P> <R> during startup but before “Welcome to
Macintosh” appears. System 6 and earlier: Hold down
<Command> <Option> <Shift> keys and select Control Panel
from Apple menu.
2 Replace logic board. Retain customer’s SIMMs.
System
intermittently doesn’t
power on
1 Check cables.
2 Plug monitor directly into wall socket. Verify that monitor
has power.
3 Try known-good keyboard and ADB cable.
4 Replace power cord.
5 Check batteries. See “Battery Verification” in Additional
Procedures.
6 Replace logic board. Retain customer’s SIMMs.