Sad Mac

Problem

"Sad Mac", computer won't start up and boot while trying to run MacNail construction software for Macintosh

Diagnosis

try to boot from floppy.

disconnect extra SCSI drives (may be a SCSI ID conflict).

replace hard drive? Boot from external hard drive or CD?

reinstall system.

Try Norton Utilities, SUM, MacTools?

Solution

The Sad Mac may be a serious problem with no easy answer or diagnostics. Anything from bad RAM to a damaged CPU to some other hardware problem. Or a seriously corrupted hard drive so there is no system to boot from.

It may be time to take it to the repair shop!

Comments

Entered 10/10/92 by Dennis. Updated 11/13/2010.