Apple powermac g3 blue.white Service Manual

 

 Troubleshooting

General/Logic Board Troubleshooting - 7

 

 This procedure resets the computer’s PRAM. Be sure to 

check the computer’s time/date and other system parameter 

settings afterwards.

 

The battery on the logic board controls the stored system settings, 

such as date and time. It is important to note that the battery does 

not affect power at startup.

The battery should be replaced if your system loses date and time 

settings. 

 

: The Power Macintosh G3/Macintosh Server G3 (Blue and 

White) uses a lithium battery that must be disposed of in 

accordance with hazardous waste regulations.