[KidRed]

I have my dual gig on a UPS from APC and I think a transformer blew about 20 minutes ago as I heard a 'pow' outside. The power then went out and came back on. I didn't worry because I have the UPS, but my computer was off which I thought was strange. So I went to boot it up and the power button willlight when I press it but it won't boot/turn on. The UPS looked fine and all the devices I have hooked to it are powered including a 23" HD display.

Little concerned about the fact that it may be dead and what it could be. Also that the UPS didn't do crap to protect my work machine.

Is there anything I can try to do or am I screwed and need to take it in? Also, should I be a little upset with APC and their no help UPS?

[Macpilot]

Same thing happened to me the other night, but my PM was running, with a lot of other equipment too!

I freaked out as well, partially because I have performed inner mods to this machine (fans) and I initially thought it was my fault.

Do this:

Open up the power mac.....on the logic board down near the bottom, there is a small button that says "PMU Reset". Shut down your machine and unhook everything. Then press this button. I think PMU stands for Power Management Unit or something like that.

Your machine should now work fine!

[KidRed]

Yea mine was on too before the power outage but my UPS shouldv'e kept the machine on.

Well, as much as I really apprecite the info, I freaked and took it into a local mac shop about 2 hours ago. I hope the guy doesn't try and stiff me if that is the true solution.

Thanks for the info tho, I'll copy/paste it to my notes.

[:XI:]

I'll second the PMU Reset/CUDA button fix. worked for me too.

[KidRed]

Yep, just got back from the store $40 later and he said he reset the pmu button and showed where it was located for future references.