I don't remember if it was working or not when I stored it. I don't understand how to disconnect the PRAM battery from the link. I want to disconnect the PRAM battery without taking apart the whole computer. Is there a way I can do that?

Computer Guy, Dec 18 2010

Strange, if it has a green light when the battery is out, that would tend to indicate the DC-in is good, and a machine like that would generally have some signs of life. It could be the power button, or the button's connection to the board. You might want to re-seat the RAM, and try a different AC adapter if you have one. I've never replaced the PRAM battery on one of these, but if others have been successful doing that in this situation, then perhaps that's the way to go. You may have better luck buying a dead machine on eBay to get the battery than buying the battery specifically. This machine is not worth a lot of money so I wouldn't go to great lengths to fix it...if you need the data off the hard drive you can always remove the drive itself and put it in an external enclosure, etc.

rdklinc, Dec 18 2010

Also, having "no chime" is fairly common, and often happens when the volume is muted (resetting the PRAM can sometimes restore the volume to normal levels and make it chime again). But my point is, once you've pressed the power button, you may want to shine a flashlight through the back of the screen and see if you have a faint image. It may be that the machine is in fact turning on, but that your screen or inverter cable is bad, AND your volume is muted. But then on second though, in this case you would hear the machine power up (subtle power sounds, hard drive spinning, etc.), and I assume from what you mention that it's making absolutely no sound at all?

rdklinc, Dec 18 2010

When I press the power button on the computer I hear no computer noises at all. Does this mean that it the computer is done or is there a way to make it boot or at least make it turn on?

Computer Guy, Dec 19 2010