Re: Help! OS 7.6.1 onto a Q 840AV

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From: Alan W. Frame
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 1997 00:00

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jag <jag@hltpubs.demon.co.uk> wrote:

> I've tried Apple, DejaNews and comp.sys.mac.system with no luck/reply.
> 
> I'm trying to do a clean install of British OS 7.6.1 onto a Quadra 840AV
> with a re-initialised, totally blank HD with updated driver.
> 
> The furthest I get is an apparent OK install, but when I restart the Quadra
> it comes up with the black screen and the *very* sad Mac with two hex error
> codes (can't recall which at the moment) which I associate with hardware
> problems rather than software.

You're right - it probably is hardware rather than software.

The first thing I'd do with a Sad Mac is pop open the case and check
that the simms are correctly seated.

It's always worked in the past for me.

rgds, Alan

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Date: 1997/12/12
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