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Can't startup with CD drive tray in
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nachobel
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Aug 11, 2003, 12:47 AM
 
Everytime I start up my computer, being from a restart or a cold boot, if I leave the cd drive tray in, I get a blinking system folder icon. I have to cnrt+apple+power and then force-open the drive tray in order to get it to boot fine.

Oh, and I *just* did an archive and install, thinking that would fix the problem. And I repaired the permissions. I have no idea what the deal is.

10.2.6
iBook (dual USB) 500mhz
640 ram
20 gig
combo drive.

Oh, and I ran the hardware test. Everything is Kosher.
     
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Aug 11, 2003, 12:59 AM
 
Sounds like it's time for the good old 'zap your PRAM'. Best I can offer
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Art Vandelay
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Aug 11, 2003, 01:40 PM
 
You probably have the startup disk set to the CD drive. Just reset the startup disk in System Preferences.
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