Power Macintosh 8500 Display + Sounds Issues — #3

Post #3 by thinkdifferent

Source Forum	68kMLA
Category	Hardware
Post Date	Sun, 22 Mar 2009 - 22:54
Original URL	https://68kmla.org/bb/threads/power-macintosh-8500-display-sounds-issues.16924/

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Did you first try to reset the PRAM?
I don't have a 8500, but it has the same case than the 8200 and 9500, both of which I own. What screws are you talking about? The six securing the back panel to the case? There's no way you can open the machine without unscrewing them…

I did not... I found this guide on apple.com, which should apply to my Power Macintosh as well. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379 I unscrewed the six back screws without a problem, but had some trouble accessing the motherboard. I saw the expansion slots, but everything beyond that was unreachable. Thanks for all the help, I will try resetting the PRAM.